Wike vs Fubara: PDP chieftain explains who the odds favour, gives reason

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers state is considered to have an edge over his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, amid their lingering face-off.

Shortly after assuming office as the governor, things fell apart between Fubara and Wike, his godfather, who is now minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The situation escalated when the Rivers State House of Assembly initiated moves to impeach Fubara.

However, their efforts were halted, and President Bola Tinubu later intervened to defuse the tension in the state.

Speaking on the development, Rilwan Olanrewaju, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, told Legit.ng that Rivers people do not joke with their governor, which is why the odd favours Fubara.

The PDP chieftain maintained that former governor Wike enjoyed similar privileges when he had an issue with his predecessor, Rotimi Amaechi, and urged Governor Fubara to be more loyal to the people than "one man."

Olanrewaju maintained that Wike's loyalty was inconsistent and could not be trusted.

He said:

“The odds favour the governor than the Abuja emperor (Wike). The reality is that the Rivers people don't joke with their governor, and they will continue to choose their governor over anyone.

“Wike also benefited from the same practice. He did the same to former Governor Ameachi.

“I can only advise Governor Fubara to be brave and pledge his loyalty to the good people of Rivers state rather than one very unstable man who doesn’t have a history of consistent loyalty with anyone and even people who helped him to power. The ball is in Governor Fubara’s court.”