Siminalayi Fubara, the Governor of Rivers State, publicly expressed unity and respect for his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, during the rededication service of the 2023/2024 legal year of the Rivers state judiciary. The event, held at Saint Cyprian Anglican Church in Port Harcourt, witnessed a significant moment of reconciliation between the two prominent politicians.
Wike, currently serving as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), attended the church service, marking a rare public appearance alongside Fubara. The symbolic encounter occurred as Wike walked into the church auditorium, where Fubara was already seated in the front row. The two politicians exchanged a handshake, and Wike proceeded to sit beside Fubara in a gesture that surprised many attendees.
During his speech at the event, Fubara addressed the recent political tensions in the state, emphasizing the importance of unity and peace for the overall growth and development of Rivers State. "My oga (referring to Wike) remains my oga. Whatever that has happened is in the past," declared Fubara, seeking to quell concerns and assure residents that the political strife was behind them.
"I want us to continue to pray for the peace and development of this state. I have not sent anybody to malign anybody," Fubara added, urging the public to focus on fostering a harmonious environment.
The recent weeks had seen escalating tensions in Rivers State, particularly surrounding the alleged feud between Fubara and Wike. The Rivers House of Assembly had even initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Fubara, leading to a divisive response from his supporters who vehemently opposed the move.
In a dramatic twist, a section of the Rivers House of Assembly complex was engulfed in flames on October 29, further fueling speculations that the fire incident was strategically orchestrated to thwart the impeachment proceedings against Fubara.
Wike, currently serving as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), attended the church service, marking a rare public appearance alongside Fubara. The symbolic encounter occurred as Wike walked into the church auditorium, where Fubara was already seated in the front row. The two politicians exchanged a handshake, and Wike proceeded to sit beside Fubara in a gesture that surprised many attendees.
During his speech at the event, Fubara addressed the recent political tensions in the state, emphasizing the importance of unity and peace for the overall growth and development of Rivers State. "My oga (referring to Wike) remains my oga. Whatever that has happened is in the past," declared Fubara, seeking to quell concerns and assure residents that the political strife was behind them.
"I want us to continue to pray for the peace and development of this state. I have not sent anybody to malign anybody," Fubara added, urging the public to focus on fostering a harmonious environment.
The recent weeks had seen escalating tensions in Rivers State, particularly surrounding the alleged feud between Fubara and Wike. The Rivers House of Assembly had even initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Fubara, leading to a divisive response from his supporters who vehemently opposed the move.
In a dramatic twist, a section of the Rivers House of Assembly complex was engulfed in flames on October 29, further fueling speculations that the fire incident was strategically orchestrated to thwart the impeachment proceedings against Fubara.
