Rivers Political Feud: Fubara’s Actions Moved Me to Tears – Wike Opens Up

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Monday shared an emotional revelation about how suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara caused him to shed tears.

During a monthly press conference in Abuja, the former governor of Rivers State reflected on the deeply personal and political betrayal he experienced. He recounted how reviewing Fubara’s past public statements about him stirred emotions and brought him to tears.

Wike, who governed Rivers State for two consecutive terms, revealed that he was the driving force behind Fubara’s emergence as governor, despite significant pushback from other political stakeholders within the state.

Shortly after Fubara assumed office in 2023, tensions escalated between the two political figures. The power struggle severely impacted governance in Rivers State, leading President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a six-month state of emergency. During this period, the president suspended the governor, his deputy, and members of the state assembly and appointed a sole administrator to manage the affairs of the state.

In a surprising turn of events, Fubara recently visited Wike to seek peace and reconciliation.

Wike, while addressing the media, said:

“When I go back in my quiet moments, I play the video of speeches of the governor (Fubara), what he said; what he did to me; I weep.
Was it necessary? This was somebody who brought you, gave you food, gave you everything, did this for you, and then you became a tool for his enemies to fight him.”