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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says he is not happy with the Presidential Proclamation of a State of Emergency in Rivers State.

The minister stated this during a media parley in Abuja on Friday

Last month, President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers, citing persistent political instability and recent security threats, including pipeline explosions.

The President suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and all of the House of Assembly for six months. He described the move as “inevitably compelling” based on security reports.

In their place, Tinubu appointed Vice iral Ibas as sole to oversee the state’s affairs pending resolution of the crisis — a decision that has sparked widespread debate across the country.

Speaking during the media parley, Wike, the immediate past governor of Rivers, said he wanted the outright removal of Fubara, he said: “As a politician, I am not happy with the declaration of Emergency Rule in Rivers state. I wanted the outright removal of the Governor. But for the interest of the state, the President did the right thing to prevent anarchy in the state.

“The matter is in court but people must say the truth. The governor was gone. It is not on my place to make it good for the governor. As a politician, my business is not to make him comfortable and that is why there is power play.”

Wike and Fubara have been at loggerheads since Fubara became governor.

The face-off between the two stems from a struggle for control of the state’s political and structural resources.

The rift also affected the state House of Assembly, with 27 suspended defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Furthermore, the conflict led to the emergence of factional speakers and a parallel assembly.

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Wicked Wike

The emperor has spoken ... Congratulations 👏

Wike now do select journalist press briefing. He is definitely so ill he doesn't want his opposers to see him. He should retire and go mind his health. Fubara is the best governor OF River state

Ok

Wike don talk am

"The matter is in court but people must say the truth. The governor was gone. It is not on my place to make it good for the governor. As a politician, my business is not to make him comfortable and that is why there is power plane.”

Here’s a man whom the Tinubu APC-led federal government claimed had no hand in the crisis in Rivers State choosing instead to place the entire blame on Governor Fubara, just to justify the illegality of the declared state of emergency.

His comments, actions, and inactions have shown that he is the chief instigator of the entire crisis and he has sworn that there will never be peace in Rivers State.

He was governor for eight years, and during that period, he ruled like an emperor, treating the state as his personal estate. But today, he refuses to let another governor serve the people.

Wike na River state godfather He knows the game very well.

Wike and tinubu go clash. Is just time.

Wike is a man who wears his mind on his sleeves. No time for pretence

Imagine an ordinary minister ordering the removal of an elected governor of a state.
Honestly, this man think he is God.
Don't worry, at an appointed time, you shall live to regret all the attrocites you have committed

The governor was gone

Chai, Tinubu, you just saved Fubara. Wike no dey play, we knew the moments the 27 lawmakers issued a letter of gross misconduct against Fubara and Ngozi, he was 80% gone.

If Fubara comes back, something tells me he will plot Wike assassination

Politics is a game of interest. Tinubu needs both Wike and Fubara for 2027 election.

Bobloco:


Here’s a man whom the Tinubu APC-led federal government claimed had no hand in the crisis in Rivers State choosing instead to place the entire blame on Governor Fubara, just to justify the illegality of the declared state of emergency.

His comments, actions, and inactions have shown that he is the chief instigator of the entire crisis and he has sworn that there will never be peace in Rivers State.

He was governor for eight years, and during that period, he ruled like an emperor, treating the state as his personal estate. But today, he refuses to let another governor serve the people.

Atleast he said the matter is in court, which means he's using legal means to fight his battle. Same cannot be said of opposition sponsoring insecurity and terrorism against the ruiling Government.

stanluiz:
Wike and tinubu go clash. Is just time.

not anytime soon but if at all it's gonno happen, E go dey really brutal!!....

The Judas

This desperado Ogogoro Man will end up Badly.

That Presidency he is eyeing, he will NEVER get it.

Wike is a man of principle.

He will always speak the truth no matter whose ox is gored.

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Atleast he said the matter is in court, which means he's using legal means to fight his battle. Same cannot be said of opposition sponsoring insecurity and terrorism against the ruiling Government.

The same way the opposition sponsor terrorism against the ruling government during 2011,2012,2013,2014 and 2015.Tit for tat

TrackerSK:
The same way the opposition sponsor terrorism against the ruling government during 2011,2012,2013,2014 and 2015.Tit for tat

It was the PDP Government that legalized Sharia that birthed terrorism. So make una carry una cross.

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It was the PDP Government that legalized Sharia that birthed terrorism. So make una carry una cross.

Keep deceiving yourself.It was the same PDP government that have started Sharia in oyo state now and the terrorism go soon reach your side,you and your household go carry una cross

TrackerSK:
Keep deceiving yourself.It was the same PDP government that have started Sharia in oyo state now.coward

English hard you.

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Atleast he said the matter is in court, which means he's using legal means to fight his battle. Same cannot be said of opposition sponsoring insecurity and terrorism against the ruiling Government.

What exactly is he fighting, if I may ask?

Is this fight truly for the interest of the people of Rivers State, or is it just for his own selfish gain?

I doubt if any politician Wike chooses to replace can be 100% loyal to him for 2 tenures because of his overbearing character

The drunk yet lives..


Absolute power corrupts absolutely

Loud mouth

One step at a time
Just be patient since Fubara still has IPOBidients’ they will fail together

Devilish animal
Because he refused to pay you 50 billion monthly. Your death would be brutal

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English hard you.

English hard your papa

Double governor.