In a dramatic twist to the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has publicly declared that Governor Siminalayi Fubara owes his survival in office to President Bola Tinubu’s intervention. Speaking at a high-profile event in Port Harcourt, Wike accused Fubara of disloyalty and warned that without Tinubu’s mediation during their recent feud, the governor would have faced impeachment by the state assembly.
This revelation has sent shockwaves across Nigeria’s political landscape, exposing deep divisions within the ruling party and raising questions about the future of governance in Rivers State. Analysts suggest that Wike’s comments reflect a broader power struggle between political godfathers and their proteges, a recurring theme in Nigerian politics.
The rift between Wike and Fubara began shortly after the latter assumed office, with disagreements over political appointments and control of the state’s machinery. The crisis escalated to the point where the Rivers State House of Assembly was divided, leading to threats of impeachment against Fubara before Tinubu’s intervention.
Political observers are now watching closely to see if this public call-out will trigger a new wave of instability in one of Nigeria’s most politically volatile states.
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