
Dele Momodu vs. Wike: What’s Behind the ‘Money Miss Road’ Insult?
đŁď¸ What Dele Momodu Said
On July 3, 2025, Dele Momoduâveteran journalist, Ovation magazine publisher, and former PDP presidential aspirantâtook to X (formerly Twitter) to unleash a stinging rebuke at FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, accusing him of being âuncouthâ and âuncultured,â and even dubbing him âmoney miss road.â
The barbs were fired after Wike publicly dismissed Momodu, referring to him derisively as âa boy who ran for president and didnât get a voteâ during a press briefing, claiming he didn’t even remember his name afripost.ng+11newtelegraphng.com+11guardian.ng+11.
đĽ Key Points from Momoduâs Response
- âMoney miss roadâ was the headline insult Momodu threw at Wikeâimplying Wike is flashy, disreputable, and lacking class in his public political conduct.
- He accused Wike of arrogance and excessive behavior, saying he behaves as though he owns Rivers State, disregards accountability, and disrespects peers vanguardngr.com+2punchng.com+2thenationonlineng.net+2.
- Momodu noted Wikeâs riseâLocal Council Chair â Chief of Staff â State Governor â FCT Ministerâwarning that his hunger for power now overshadows humility .
- He urged Wike to tone down his bravado, reminding him he is not above criticism or oversight from Tinubu or democratic norms thenationonlineng.net+3guardian.ng+3thisdaylive.com+3.
đ§ Why It Matters
| Factor | Why Itâs Significant |
|---|---|
| Clash of personalities | Highlights ongoing power struggle between Dele Momodu (backer of Tinubu/Atiku campaigns) and Wike (alleged âco-president,â heavily criticized) afripost.ng+1africalevel.com+1dailypost.ng+11guardian.ng+11thisdaylive.com+11. |
| Political theater | The âmoney miss roadâ insult signals that tensions have turned personal and public, escalating political drama. |
| Widening PDP-APC tensions | Both figures have switched parties and taken opposing rolesâMomodu as Tinubu ally, Wike as former PDP strongman turned APC minister . |
â Bottom Line
Dele Momoduâs remarks weren’t just a clever nicknameâthey were a calculated rebuke aimed at Wikeâs perceived entitlement, braggadocio, and unmistakable swagger (âmoney miss roadâ). Itâs a new flashpoint in their long-running rivalryâone that fuels broader party tensions and power battles in both Rivers State and Abuja.
Would you like insights into Wikeâs strategy, how Tinubu is responding behind the scenes, or the fallout within PDP over this clash?
