The Digest:
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has gained crucial backing from several APC governors for his 2027 re-election bid, escalating tensions with his predecessor and current FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.
Key Points:
- Several APC governors are now backing Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s 2027 re-election bid
- The move is seen as an effort to reduce FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s influence in Rivers State
- APC National Secretary Ajibola Basiru publicly supported Fubara, urging Wike to resign
- Wike warned Basiru to stay out of Rivers' politics, calling the state a “no-go area.”
- Fubara and key allies have defected from the PDP to the APC in recent weeks
- Wike insists Fubara cannot win re-election without his support
- Elders and stakeholders in Rivers are divided, with some calling for peace and others taking sides
Sources: The PUNCH
