Former Governor Amaechi of Rivers State has chosen not to support either current Governor Siminalayi Fubara or Minister Nyesom Wike amid their political rivalry. Amaechi claims Fubara's popularity stems from being anti-Wike, reflecting ongoing tensions and shifts within Rivers State's political landscape.
Former Governor Amaechi of Rivers State refrains from taking sides in the ongoing rivalry between Governor Fubara and Minister Wike.
Fubara, who succeeded Wike in May 2023, previously had Wike's support but their relationship soured after Fubara took office.
This discord has divided the Rivers House of Assembly, with 27 members defecting from the PDP to the APC in December 2023. Amaechi, speaking during a visit to Port Harcourt, asserts that he will not endorse either Fubara or Wike.
He suggests that Fubara's popularity stems from his confrontations with Wike rather than genuine public support, emphasizing the importance of grassroots backing in politics.
Amaechi hints at Wike's own rise to prominence through his clashes with Amaechi himself, highlighting their political fallout following Amaechi's defection to the APC in 2015.
This narrative sheds light on the complex dynamics within Rivers State politics, illustrating how personal and party rivalries shape leadership and public perception.
