- Wike’s Stance: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike advocated for the outright removal of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
- President’s Intervention: President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency, suspending Fubara and appointing an administrator, which Wike believes saved Fubara’s position.y
- Peace Talks: Wike is open to peace talks but claims Fubara’s advisers are advising against it.
- Political Crisis: The situation in Rivers State remains complex, with Wike and Fubara central to the ongoing crisis.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has disclosed that he advocated for the outright removal of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, but President Bola Tinubu’s intervention through a state of emergency declaration ultimately spared the governor. Speaking during a media chat in Abuja, Wike expressed that while he was displeased with the state of emergency, it effectively saved Fubara from being ousted.
President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers on March 18, 2025, suspending Fubara, his deputy, and the legislature, and appointing an administrator. Wike insisted that Fubara’s position was already untenable before the president’s intervention. He claimed that Fubara’s advisers were advising him against embracing peace talks.
Wike has expressed readiness for peace talks, but maintains that Fubara’s team is resistant to the idea. The situation in Rivers State remains complex, with Wike and Fubara having been central figures in the ongoing political crisis. Wike praised President Tinubu’s decision, suggesting that the governor should be grateful for the intervention.
