Speaking on Tuesday during his monthly media chat, Wike described George as one of the fathers of corruption. “Bode George speaks from both sides of his mouth, he is not a man of his words,” Wike submitted during the interview. “This man from Lagos, Bode George, when they talk about corruption, ask him about the house he is living in Maitama, is it not Rivers State government money? Meanwhile, people like you are the fathers of corruption,” Wike said. In dismissing Cardinal Onaiyekan’s criticism of President Tinubu’s administration, Wike stated that religious leaders who took clear political sides during the 2023 elections cannot claim to be neutral.