Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has renewed his online dispute with prominent journalists Reuben Abati and Rufai Oseni. This comes after images surfaced related to the politics of Rivers State, featuring the chairman of Bonny Local Government Area.
In a post shared on his official X account on January 8, 2026, Olayinka highlighted photos of the Bonny LGA chairman lying on the ground before Wike, an act that many interpreted as a demonstration of profound respect. He used this opportunity to challenge the narrative presented by the media and tagged Abati and Oseni, encouraging them to observe this occurrence.
This incident is part of a broader trend of criticism from Olayinka toward the two Arise Television journalists, whom he has accused of biased reporting on Rivers State’s political landscape. His comments suggest that the images contradict what he and other supporters of Wike portray as media efforts to minimize Wike’s ongoing influence or exaggerate opposition to his political dominance.
Though Olayinka did not provide further details in his post, his references to the Bonny LGA chairman seemed designed to reinforce the notion that many political figures in Rivers State still express loyalty and respect for Wike, despite his ongoing political disagreements with Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
As the political situation in Rivers continues to evolve, interactions between political aides and journalists are increasingly taking place on social media, heightening tensions and gaining national attention for local power dynamics.
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