Former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has outlined two conditions for peace with Governor Siminalayi Fubara: re-presenting the 2025 budget to the state assembly and resubmitting commissioner nominees for approval. The political crisis continues to escalate, with governance and leadership in Rivers State hanging in the balance.
The political tension in Rivers State has taken a new turn as former governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, outlined two key conditions for peace between him and Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
Wike insists that for stability to return, Fubara must re-present the 2025 budget to the State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, and resubmit the list of his commissioners for legislative approval. According to Wike, these steps are necessary to uphold due process and restore order in the state government.
“What is peace? Peace is predicated on doing the right thing,” Wike stated in Abuja. “Go and re-present the budget, go and submit the list of the commissioners. You cannot do illegality.”
The crisis between Wike and Fubara has intensified over the past months, with divisions within the state government threatening governance. Despite being instrumental in Fubara’s emergence as governor, Wike has openly criticized his leadership, accusing him of undermining legislative authority.
Adding to the controversy, Wike commented on the political standing of Ijaw politicians in Rivers State, stating that they remain a minority in the Niger Delta region. His remarks have sparked further debate on ethnic representation and power dynamics in the state.
As the standoff continues, political observers believe that Fubara’s next move could determine whether the crisis escalates or a resolution is reached in Rivers State.
