Former Jigawa State governor Sule Lamido has stated that President Bola Tinubu plans to replace Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, once his political interests in the South-South are secured.

Lamido made this statement during an appearance on Arise TV’s Prime Time on Tuesday night.

He explained that Tinubu appointed Wike for a particular political goal, and once that goal is achieved, Wike, the former governor of Rivers State, will likely be dismissed.

“Tinubu was looking for someone who will help him in his political interest,” Lamido said.

“The whole appointment of Wike was to make sure Tinubu secures the South-South.

“So far, he has been able to get Akwa Ibom and Edo states. Wike already has Rivers State.

“By the time Tinubu is able to secure the South-South in his own basket, Wike will become irrelevant, and he will remove him.

“He appointed Wike for a purpose, gave him an office for a purpose; by the time the purpose is no more, that’s the end of it.”

ASA