Former Chairman of Ahoada West Local Government Area, Hope Ikiriko, has denied allegations that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, during his time as Governor of Rivers State, imposed a monthly deduction of ₦20 million from local council allocations.
Ikiriko expressed his views at an appreciation event hosted by former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Chibudom Nwuche, in Ochigba Town, Ahoada East Local Government Area.