Bode George denies Wike's funding claims, threatens lawsuit against FCT minister

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain Bode George has vehemently denied allegations made by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, that his Maitama residence in Abuja was financed with funds from Rivers State. George dismissed Wike's claims as the "outburst of a man who needs urgent psychiatric attention."

During a media chat, Wike had labeled George as the "father of corruption" and challenged him to disclose the source of funds for his property. Responding on TVC News, George refuted the accusation, stating he purchased the house from its original owner, a retired civil servant. "It's my house. The agent got it for me. And the owner of the house was also a civil servant, retired. So what has he got to do with Rivers State? Am I from Rivers State? Is Rivers State a bank?" George questioned.

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The outburst of a man who needs urgent psychiatric attention.

George, a member of the PDP Board of Trustees, initially stated it was beneath him to respond to Wike, who he noted is roughly the age of his eldest child. However, he proceeded to criticize Wike's conduct, deeming him immature and unfit for office without proper guidance. "I said to myself that that young man needs to be immediately taken to the psychiatric hospital," George remarked.

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It's my house. The agent got it for me. And the owner of the house was also a civil servant, retired. So what has he got to do with Rivers State? Am I from Rivers State? Is Rivers State a bank?

He further alleged that Wike's public estrangement from his own father disqualified him from lecturing others on corruption. George added that he intends to pursue legal action against Wike for his "shenanigans" and "thoughtlessness," suggesting the minister might have been under the influence of substances. He called for Wike's removal from his current position.

When asked about the possibility of working with Wike if the PDP's survival depended on it, George expressed doubt, stating that Wike had "sunk himself" and was beyond redemption. This public spat is the latest development in an ongoing conflict between the two prominent PDP figures, stemming from the party's leadership crisis.

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I'm going to sue him to court for all the shenanigans, the thoughtlessness. And I'm sure he was high on something.