Politics
Wike Says He Wanted Fubara Removed but Tinubu Saved Rivers from Crisis
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has revealed that he initially wanted Governor Sim Fubara completely removed from office amid the political tension in Rivers State.
Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja, Wike credited President Bola Tinubu for stepping in and preventing what he described as chaos in the state. He said the president’s decision to suspend Fubara for six months, declare a state of emergency, and appoint a sole administrator was what kept the state from total collapse.
“Honestly, as a politician, I wasn’t pleased. I wanted him removed entirely,” Wike said. “But looking at the bigger picture, the president made the right call for the sake of the state.”
He argued that Tinubu’s intervention saved Rivers from total shutdown, pointing out that without a proper structure, institutions would have been crippled and local governments would stop receiving funds.
Wike didn’t hold back, saying the governor had already lost control and that if not for Tinubu’s timely decision, Rivers State would have been in serious trouble.
“The people should be thanking the president every morning. He stepped in when things were falling apart,” he added. “As far as I’m concerned, it’s not my job to make the governor comfortable. Politics is a game of power, and Tinubu played it to keep the state stable.”
He also revealed that he had to travel to London to meet with some lawmakers to calm the tension, insisting that the president’s role was the only thing that stopped the situation from getting worse.
Spiritual leader Primate Elijah Ayodele warns the APC against being too confident ahead of the 2027 election.
He shared “Overconfidence will kill APC; they will be too overconfident, and that will be the party’s weakness in the election. They will turn Tinubu to a demi-god, but it will make them lose the election. They believe money can do everything, but it will fail in the 2027 election,” Ayodele said.
Ayodele has repeatedly warned the APC not to assume that its current political strength will automatically translate into victory in 2027.
Politician Atiku Abubakar claims that President Bola Tinubu is 90 and says he can prove it.
He shared in a recent interview that he has evidence and can prove it, while also stating that he can serve Nigeria better and sharing how he has the qualities to be Nigeria’s leader.
“You have a President who is 90 years old now and sick and I am healthy and strong. So why won’t I make myself available to serve my country?”
“You went and voted for someone who is 80, I mean 90 years old. How old is President Bola, 90?”
Nigerian businessman Isaac Fayose speaks on the upcoming election and shares that it has basically started now with who the people support.
While backing Peter Obi, he shared “2027 election campaign has officially kicked off. I’m happy because it’s time to take our country back. Recall that President Tinubu once told us that if he doesn’t provide electricity, we should not vote for him. APC is a failed government. Let’s start a door-to-door campaign for Mr Peter Obi. The (OK) ticket is all we want.”
He urged Nigerians to start showing their support and vote.
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