Umahi dismisses rift with Wike, says ‘we’re one family’

Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has dismissed reports of a strained relationship between him and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, describing the former Rivers State governor as a progressive politician and member of the same political family.
Umahi spoke at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday while reacting to reports of divisions within the All Progressives Congress and speculation over his relationship with Wike.
The minister said there was no basis for the reports of a rift, insisting that both men remained connected by their shared political interests.
“We need Wike as Wike needs us. So, it’s one family,” Umahi said.
He said political differences...