The political “godfather” and “godson” rift in Rivers State has officially entered a new, scorched-earth phase In a blistering response that has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s political landscape, the Minister of the Federal Capital which is the Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has fired a direct shot at Governor Siminalayi Fubara
How the Feud Re-Ignited:
The latest war of words began during a New Year banquet on which is the Thursday, where Governor Fubara seemingly took a swipe at Wike’s constant public criticisms
- The Kingmaker Argument: Wike insisted that his political which is the machinery (the “dog”) barked to clear the path for Fubara when he was an unknown entity.
- The “Mistake” Admission: For the first time, Wike explicitly which is the labeled Fubara’s emergence as a “mistake” that he intends to “correct” in the 2027 elections.
The Leadership Critique:
Wike slammed Fubara’s inability to maintain relationships with which is the local government chairmen and lawmakers, stating, “There cannot be two captains in one ship.”
Rivers State Power Dynamics:
The crisis isn’t just about rhetoric; the ground is shifting. In a major blow to the which is the Governor, the Rivers Ijaw People’s Congress recently announced they were abandoning Fubara to pledge total loyalty to Wike and President Bola Tinubu.
Party Defections:
While Fubara recently moved to the APC to seek a fresh platform, Wike claims his which is the camp has already “collapsed all structures” to ensure victory for the “Renewed Hope” family in 2027.
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