The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that leadership is temporary, stressing that no individual can remain in power indefinitely.
Wike made the remark during a thank-you visit to Port Harcourt Local Government Area of Rivers State, where he met with party leaders, traditional rulers, women and youths.
The former Rivers State governor, who has been touring the state’s 23 local government areas, said the visits were aimed at appreciating residents for their support during the 2023 general elections and mobilising backing for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 polls.
Speaking on the nature of power and leadership, Wike warned against the belief that authority is permanent.
“We should know that today I am a leader; tomorrow it will be your turn too. No one man can be a leader forever. God has never allowed that,” he said.
According to the minister, leadership is a shared journey, urging political actors to understand that everyone will have their turn to serve.
“Man comes, man goes. What it means is that everybody has their own time. When your time comes, you must do your best for the people and according to the will of God,” Wike added.
He noted that recognising the temporary nature of leadership would promote tolerance, respect and unity among politicians.
Wike further emphasised the importance of listening to the people, describing a good leader as one who is open to advice and willing to make changes when necessary.
“A bad leader is one who is advised but refuses to change. A good leader is one who listens to his people,” he said.
The FCT minister also described Rivers State as politically unique, claiming that cooperation between leaders of the two major political parties contributed to the emergence of President Tinubu.
His comments come amid rising political tension in Rivers State, as the State House of Assembly continues impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara over alleged failure to present the 2026 budget and accusations of financial mismanagement.
Most members of the Assembly are believed to be loyal to Wike, who has repeatedly criticised Governor Fubara, accusing him of abandoning a peace agreement reached before President Tinubu lifted the emergency rule earlier imposed on the state.
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