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Wike expresses dissatisfaction with state of emergency in Rivers State, reveals desire for governor’s removal

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has voiced his displeasure with the declared state of emergency in Rivers State, revealing his preference for the outright removal of Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

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FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has voiced his displeasure with the declared state of emergency in Rivers State, revealing his preference for the outright removal of Governor Siminalayi Fubara

 

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has publicly expressed his dissatisfaction with the presidential declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State.

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During a media parley held in Abuja on Friday, Wike disclosed that the emergency rule was not his preferred resolution to the ongoing political crisis in the state.

“I am not happy with the state of emergency,” the former Rivers State governor stated.

President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State last month, citing persistent political instability and escalating security concerns, including recent pipeline explosions.

The president also suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and all members of the House of Assembly for six months, appointing Vice Admiral Ibas as sole administrator to oversee the state’s affairs.

Wike, the immediate past governor of Rivers State, revealed his desire for the outright removal of Governor Fubara, stating, “As a politician, I am not happy with the declaration of Emergency Rule in Rivers state.

“As a politician, I am not happy with the declaration of Emergency Rule in Rivers state. I wanted the outright removal of the governor,” stated FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.

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.”

He further added, “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.”

The political rift between Wike and Fubara has persisted since Fubara assumed office, stemming from a power struggle over control of the state’s political and structural resources.

This conflict has also significantly impacted the Rivers State House of Assembly, with 27 suspended members defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and leading to the emergence of factional speakers and a parallel assembly.

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Any Ambition Against Senator Nwoko’s Second Term Bid Is Selfish, Unnecessary —APC Chieftain

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As Senator Ned Nwoko positions for a return to the National Assembly, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Emmanuel Eboh, has described any opposing ambition as self- serving, unnecessary  and detrimental to the peace and development of Delta North Senatorial District.

Speaking in an interview in Abuja, Chief Eboh, a former civil commissioner in Delta State, said Senator Nwoko continues to enjoy widespread goodwill and the support of the people of Delta North, popularly known as Anioma.

While acknowledging that political aspirations are legitimate in a democratic setting, Eboh cautioned against what he termed the “unacceptable drift towards turning politics into a family enterprise and a tool for power control and manipulation.”

He called on residents of Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency and the wider Delta North district to resist  “the inordinate ambition of some Shylock politicians driven by selfish motives and unrestrained personal interests.”

The APC stalwart warned that personality-driven ambitions, rather than people-oriented leadership, could
lead to  avoidable rivalry and division within Delta North.

Chief Eboh maintained that Senator Nwoko’s performance in office has been commendable and deserving of re-election, citing key interventions in rural road construction, electrification, education, potable water supply, and empowerment programmes.

He further highlighted the senator’s sustained advocacy for the recognition and identity of Anioma, noting that it was “unprecedented in the political history of the district”.

According to him, “Senator Nwoko has not only met expectations but surpassed them. He deserves re-election, particularly given the fact that the core constitutional responsibility of a senator is lawmaking for the good governance of the nation.”

Eboh said the people of Delta North regard Nwoko as a progressive leader who embodies unity and dignity across Anioma, stressing that he should not be distracted by unnecessary political contestation.

He reaffirmed that the senator’s commitment to the growth and development of Anioma remains unwavering and urged constituents to sustain their support for his return to the Senate.

The APC chieftain also called for continued backing of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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Nasir El-Rufai Granted Bail by Federal High Court

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