Rivers: If Anyone Must Fail In Talks Ahead Of 2027, The President Will Sacrifice Fubara - Peter Ameh

In a recent interview on News Central TV, former national chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Peter Ameh, warned that the political calculations surrounding Rivers State ahead of the 2027 general elections place Governor Siminalayi Fubara in a vulnerable position within the current power arrangement.

Ameh argued that ongoing negotiations and behind-the-scenes alignments suggest the presidency is more inclined to protect strategic political interests than individual office holders. According to him, “If anyone must fail in talks ahead of 2027, the president will sacrifice Fubara,” a statement he said reflects the imbalance of influence between the Rivers State governor and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.

The former IPAC chairman explained that the president appears to view Wike as a more critical political asset, particularly in terms of structure, loyalty, and electoral mobilisation. He noted that this perception has shaped recent interventions in Rivers State, including moves aimed at halting impeachment proceedings while simultaneously redefining the political hierarchy within the state.

Ameh described the situation as dangerous for democratic governance, warning that it sends a message that elected governors can be sidelined when they fall out of favour with powerful political blocs. He stressed that such an approach weakens constitutional authority and entrenches godfatherism, making state governance dependent on external approval rather than popular mandate.

He further cautioned that any arrangement built solely on elite consensus, without regard for institutional norms, would only postpone conflict rather than resolve it. According to Ameh, the apparent calm in Rivers State masks deep political resentment that could resurface during election cycles.

The former IPAC chairman explained that the president appears to view Wike as a more critical political asset, particularly in terms of structure, loyalty, and electoral mobilisation. He noted that this perception has shaped recent interventions in Rivers State, including moves aimed at halting impeachment proceedings while simultaneously redefining the political hierarchy within the state.

Ameh described the situation as dangerous for democratic governance, warning that it sends a message that elected governors can be sidelined when they fall out of favour with powerful political blocs. He stressed that such an approach weakens constitutional authority and entrenches godfatherism, making state governance dependent on external approval rather than popular mandate.

He further cautioned that any arrangement built solely on elite consensus, without regard for institutional norms, would only postpone conflict rather than resolve it. According to Ameh, the apparent calm in Rivers State masks deep political resentment that could resurface during election cycles.