Title: Dele Momodu Fires Back at Wike, Calls Him a “Loose Canon” in Fiery Rebuttal Date Published: 05 July 2025 Description: Renowned journalist and publisher, Chief Dele Momodu, has fired back with blistering criticism against the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, following comments made by the former Rivers State Governor during a live interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today.Wike, known for his outspoken political style, stirred controversy during the programme anchored by Seun Okinbaloye, when he dismissed Momodu as “a boy” and claimed ignorance of his identity. “I don’t remember all these names. He was never my friend. He ran for president, but he didn’t get one vote,” Wike said when asked about the veteran media mogul.In a scathing rejoinder posted shortly after the broadcast, Dele Momodu accused Wike of drunken rambling and political recklessness, likening his conduct to “a bull in a china shop.” Momodu alleged that the minister appeared to be “soaked in some esoteric spirits” during the interview, as he “went on full rampage to disparage everyone opposed to his despicable assault on our hard-earned democracy.”Recalling past cordial interactions with Wike, Momodu recounted how the minister had once reached out to request a right of reply after an explosive Instagram interview with IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu. He said Wike later invited Ovation International to Port Harcourt to showcase his projects, even receiving gifts and image advice from the celebrated media personality.“Maybe he mistook me for some cheap journalist when he spoke about his food that I ate. As stupendously wealthy as he is, his crass food was not the type anyone would actually savor,” Momodu quipped, adding that he introduced Wike to “exclusive champagnes and perfumes” and helped polish his public image.Dele Momodu also hinted that he has formally requested a right of reply on Channels TV next Monday, promising to “copiously show Nigerians, and President Bola Tinubu in particular, the type of loose canon he has unleashed on hapless citizens in the name of politics.”He mocked Wike’s brash style and lavish lifestyle, suggesting that money and power have blinded the minister to his roots. “Too much money has now turned him into a rude kid,” Momodu said, adding that Wike once looked up to him during his time with former Governor Rotimi Amaechi.In closing, the journalist posted a defiant message to his critics:“I have been balling, globally, with the high and mighty long before Wike got his first passport. Alhamdullilah.”The public clash between the two prominent figures has ignited heated reactions across social media, with many Nigerians watching closely as tensions within the political elite continue to flare.  Attached Images: d3450a4f37529cfff2e45bc035eea484aa155234f1a3392fe7810d7504bc41d7.jpg, c4036472cd1130ee491a7bf4e0fb766fc354f66ab808ca63524da18a67aec787.jpg Attached Video: None