Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara rebuffed calls for loyalty to former Governor Nyesom Wike, declaring that no individual controls the state. At a thanksgiving service in Port Harcourt, Fubara rejected an apology issued by PDP elders, affirming his commitment to stand for the truth and protect Rivers State’s integrity.
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has emphasized that no individual controls the state, making a clear statement directed at Nyesom Wike, the former governor, amidst their ongoing political disagreement. Fubara’s remarks came during a thanksgiving service in Port Harcourt, shortly after elders from the Rivers State People's Democratic Party (PDP) apologized to Wike.
The apology was made during an event organized by the Ijaw Peoples Congress to honor Wike, who now serves as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The PDP elders asked for Wike's forgiveness, citing Fubara's limited political experience. Wike, meanwhile, claimed responsibility for Fubara’s ascent to the governorship.
Despite this, Fubara firmly stated that no one should apologize on his behalf. He reiterated his stance on integrity, stating, "I will not give my kidney to prove loyalty," about expectations of allegiance to Wike.
Fubara made it clear that his main responsibility is the protection of Rivers State, asserting that it belongs to no single individual. He also criticized those seeking personal recognition, suggesting that such behavior indicates desperation.
The ongoing power struggle between Fubara and Wike has caused divisions within the PDP in Rivers, leading to a wider political debate about the future of the state’s governance.
