As the Rivers State political crisis yet to see any greenlight to resolve, even despite reports emanating from different quarters over peace talk between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.
It could be recalled that the political crisis in Rivers State began in October 2023 following the fallout between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike.
President Bola Tinubu mediated in the political rift between Fubara and Wike at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The mediation failed after a short while. …CONTINUE READING
Here are 7 reasons why Fubara may not return as Rivers State governor again
1. The bombing of a section of the Rivers House of Assembly Complex on 29 October 2023 heightened tension.
2. On 7th October 2024, three local government secretariats were set ablaze in Rivers.
3. 14 December 2023 – Fubara signed the N800 billion 2024 appropriation bill into law. The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in the state, Zacchaeus Adangor, resigned, citing “personal principles.”
4. 15 December 2023, More Wike’s loyalists resigned as commissioners, increasing the tally to nine.
5. 13 May 2024—Governor Fubara vowed to probe the administration of his predecessor, Wike
6. 25 June 2024 –Dynamite exploded near Hotel Presidential along Aba Road, Port Harcourt, during a protest in solidarity with Wike.
7. 13 August 2024 – Wikevowed never to support Fubara again in his political life, saying his successor was “ungrateful”.
Meanwhile, at a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu appointed Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (rtd) to replace Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy Ngozi Odu who were both suspended for six months.
Recently, reports indicated that both Fubara and Wike are in peace talks where the FCT minister making fresh demands in resolving the political crisis in the state. But according to our source who spoke with ThePapers.ng, revealed that the fresh demands from Wike may be too difficult for Fubara to accept and this could lead to another reason why he may not return as governor in the state again.
“The issue on ground is tough for the governor, there are more damages in the state, Wike is asking the governor what would happened to the damages including the removal of his family member as a king in the state,” the source told ThePapers.ng.
