Fubara; “Nobody can take away the role Wike played, Nobody can wish away the risk he took”

According to reports by Daily Post on Saturday, June 28, 2025, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has publicly acknowledged the pivotal role played by his predecessor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, in shaping the state’s political landscape. Speaking during a recent engagement, Governor Fubara emphasized that Wike’s contributions cannot be dismissed or diminished, regardless of present political disagreements or evolving alliances.

In his remarks, the governor noted that Wike’s efforts in stabilizing the political structure of Rivers State, particularly during critical electoral periods, were marked by bold decisions and personal risk. “The sacrifices he made and the positions he took during turbulent times must be recognized,” Fubara said. “Whatever the current political atmosphere may be, it does not erase the past.

Observers interpret Fubara’s statement as an attempt to strike a conciliatory tone amid growing tensions between his administration and the former Governor, which have led to divisions within the state’s political establishment and among their respective supporters. However, rather than escalate the friction, Fubara appeared to offer a moment of reflection and acknowledgment, choosing to highlight Wike’s contributions instead of dwelling on recent hostilities.

Political analysts suggest that this acknowledgment may be aimed at de-escalating the political standoff that has defined much of Rivers State’s internal politics since the change in administration. Wike, who served two terms as Governor, remains a key political figure in the state and at the national level, and his influence is still deeply entrenched within the local political machinery.