‘He’s Responsible For My FIGHT With Fubara’- Wike Breaks SILENCE, Names Politician Behind Their Rift
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former Governor of Rivers State, has publicly criticized his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, alleging that Fubara is surrounded by individuals with ulterior motives who do not have the state’ s best interests at heart.
Wike made these assertions during a grand reception held in his honor by the Kalabari people on Saturday.
Central to Wike’ s allegations is Tammy Danagogo, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG).
Wike accused Danagogo of harboring resentment over not securing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship ticket and using his influence to create a crisis in the state.
He claimed that Danagogo orchestrated legal maneuvers to undermine the governor’ s authority by using his elder brother, a justice, to obtain an ex- parte order declaring that 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly had defected without notice.
This order also allegedly permitted the governor to present the budget to a small faction of lawmakers, further deepening the political rift within the state.
Wike’ s criticisms extended beyond Danagogo to others in Fubara’ s inner circle. He asserted that the governor has surrounded himself with individuals who previously sought the governorship but were deemed unsuitable due to concerns about their intentions for the state.
Wike warned that these advisors are providing detrimental counsel, leading to political missteps.
He metaphorically stated that Fubara is ” already down 2- 0, ” alluding to recent political setbacks, and cautioned that more challenges are forthcoming if the governor continues to heed such advice.
In response to these allegations, Tammy Danagogo has cautioned against interpreting Governor Fubara’ s calm and peaceful approach to governance as a sign of weakness.
He emphasized that the governor’ s restraint, especially during incidents like the recent closure of the state assembly complex, should not be mistaken for indecisiveness.
Danagogo assured the public that the state government remains committed to the welfare and economic stability of Rivers State.
The tension between Wike and Fubara has been escalating, with Wike openly expressing doubts about Fubara’ s leadership choices and the influence of his advisors.
This public dispute highlights the intricate dynamics of political alliances and the potential consequences of internal party conflicts on governance and stability within the state.
As the situation unfolds, stakeholders and observers are closely monitoring developments, recognizing that the outcome of this political discord could significantly impact the administration and progress of Rivers State.
Wike’ s allegations against Governor Fubara’ s inner circle reflect deep- seated concerns about the direction of leadership in Rivers State.
The accusations suggest a brewing crisis that, if unaddressed, could hinder the state’ s development and political stability.
It remains to be seen how Governor Fubara will respond to these claims and whether steps will be taken to reassess the composition and influence of his advisory team to ensure alignment with the state’ s best interests.
