I’m going to fight Chinda over this governorship thing, he knows it’s not his turn-Kogbara

 According to a report by Daily Post on Friday, May 22, 2026, an International media personality, Donu Kogbara, has described it as insensitive for the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to support or present another Ikwerre man as the governorship candidate in Rivers State.

She argued that the move raises concerns about fairness and political balance within the state’s ethnic and rotational expectations regarding leadership positions.

Kogbara made her position known while speaking on recent political developments in Rivers State and the emerging contest ahead of the next general election cycle.

She made the remarks on Thursday during an interview session on ‘Prime Time’, a programme broadcast on Arise Television.

During the session, she addressed questions relating to the unfolding political alignments in Rivers State and the role of key political actors in shaping the direction of the governorship race.

In her comments, she focused on the choice reportedly backed by Wike regarding the governorship direction in the state.

She noted that the selection of candidates from the same ethnic group in succession could generate concerns among stakeholders who expect rotational consideration in political representation within Rivers State.

Ogundu Kingsley Chinda, a political ally of Wike, secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections.

His emergence positioned him as one of the key figures expected to shape the party’s participation in the forthcoming governorship contest in Rivers State.

Kogbara further maintained that the development touches on ethical considerations tied to political zoning and ethnic balance in the state.

She stated that political actors are expected to be mindful of existing expectations around turn-taking among different groups, especially in leadership succession debates within Rivers State.

She also referenced her personal familiarity with Chinda while stressing that her position was based on principle rather than personal sentiment.

She added that the situation reflects broader debates around equity and representation in political decision-making, particularly in states where ethnic diversity plays a significant role in shaping leadership choices.

Her remarks were directed at the unfolding contest and the implications it may have for political harmony and trust among various groups involved in the process.

She said, “I’m going to fight Chinda over this governorship thing. It’s not personal because I like him, but for ethical reasons, Chinda should have refused to play this role. He knows it’s not his turn. His ethnic group’s turn.”