Rivers: Fubara Is My Son - Wike Reveals Those He's Fighting
- Nyesom Wike, Federal Capital Territory Minister, stated on May 17, 2025, that he is not in battle with Siminalayi Fubara, suspended Rivers State Governor, whom he calls his son.
- The ongoing unrest in Rivers State since 2023 stems from an intense rivalry, with allegations that certain individuals have been manipulating the governor against Wike for their own personal gain.
- The dispute coincided with President Bola Tinubu declaring a state of emergency in March 2025 and suspending Fubara for six months amid worsening instability.
- Donu Kogbara, Rescue Rivers founder, criticized Fubara’s leadership as uninspired and urged him to lead with conviction or resign, describing Fubara’s statement as a “kick in the stomach.”
- Wike claimed his fight targets individuals exploiting the system rather than Fubara, suggesting the crisis reflects deeper political manipulation needing resolution for Rivers State to heal.
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Rivers: Fubara is my son - Wike reveals those he's fighting
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, says the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara remains his political son. Wike made the assertion in an interview with BBC Pidgin published on Saturday afternoon. According to the minister, the battle was not against Fubara but those he claimed had been pushing the governor against him. He said, “That one is not a battle. He (Fubara) is my boy, he is my son, why will I …
You’re Living On Borrowed Time, Give Fubara Free Hand To Operate – Egwu Slams Wike
May 20, (THEWILL) – The Former Governor of Ebonyi State, Sam Egwu, has cautioned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over uncomplimentary remarks on South east leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing it as reckless and unguarded. THEWILL reports that South-East leaders in PDP had, at a recent meeting, […] The post You’re Living On Borrowed Time, Give Fubara Free Hand To Operate – Egwu Slams Wike ap…
Fubara is still my boy – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has referred to the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, as his political son, despite their long-running political crisisIn an interview with BBC Pidgin published on Saturday, Wike dismissed claims of a personal feud with Fubara, saying his real issue lies with those allegedly influencing the governor against him.“That one is not a battle. He (Fubara) is my boy, he is…
Fubara Is My Boy, I’m Not Fighting Him - Wike — Akelicious
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has denied having a personal conflict with the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, asserting that the governor remains his “son.” Wike made the remark in an interview published by BBC Pidgin, amid growing speculations of a rift between both men, who were once political allies. “That one is not a battle,” Wike said. “He (Fubara) is my boy, he is my son. Why will I fight w…
Exclusive: Suspended Rivers Gov Fubara to Join APC After Tinubu’s Deal, Sources Claim
Sources close to the matter have revealed that suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is set to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) after a secret deal with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This development is reportedly part of a larger strategy by the APC-led Federal Government to weaken opposition strongholds ahead of the 2027 general elections. The alleged deal comes after months of intense political pressure, instit…
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