An old image of Nyesom Wike, the current Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, holding an umbrella for former President Goodluck Jonathan has gone viral online, sparking a flurry of responses.
Popular blogger Tunde Ednut posted the picture to Instagram, showing Wike walking next to Jonathan while providing an umbrella to protect him while the former president moved with other officials.
The picture, which is thought to have been taken while Jonathan was in office, went viral very fast and sparked a lot of conversations among Nigerians who compared Wike’s lowly origins to his current political power.
Many people have reflected on how wealth and power can transform people in the comments section. Some have drawn attention to the differences between Wike’s influence now and in the past.
This picture emerged during the ongoing political unrest in Rivers State, where Wike is allegedly embroiled in a power struggle with Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who has been suspended along with other state elected officials.
Netizens Reactions…
@isaacfayoseoriginal_ reacted; “When man no get money or power he is humble…
Give him money and power then you will see his real behavior……Can anyone tell me what business / cases Wike has done before in his life?He now moves around with exotic cars enjoying our commonwealth without fear.”
@symply_kendra_ 22h said: “May Wike never happen to anyone that will love this comment”
@maro_reigns commented; “That’s why they say don’t trust the loyalty of a poor man. That yes sir yes sir na because money never touch him hand. If money touch him hand na you go dey answer am yes sir.”
@_michgreat said; “What I learned from this picture is “serving is important, learn before you explore”.’ Wike may be bad to us but we can’t deny the fact that he paid his dues, he really served before he became what he is today.”
@thereal_ehi wrote; “His humble beginning.”
@ekeneudemadu said; “Little did we know that there was a carmelion inside of this gentle looking man.”
@nedu_cgolden reacted: “My guy never see power collet”
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Published by Ejoh Caleb
