Port Harcourt, Nigeria – October 7, 2024 – Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has revealed that he has repeatedly pleaded with his predecessor, former Governor Nyesom Wike, to let go of their ongoing political differences. According to Fubara, he has gone as far as kneeling down several times to appeal to Wike for peace, but his efforts have been in vain.
Fubara made this disclosure during a public address, where he expressed his disappointment over Wike’s refusal to let things go, despite the numerous attempts to mend their relationship. The political rift between the two leaders has caused significant tension within the state’s political landscape, especially as Wike is seen as a key influencer in Rivers State politics.
Governor Fubara emphasized that his primary focus remains on governance and the development of Rivers State, urging political stakeholders to prioritize the state’s progress over personal grievances.
The ongoing feud between the two leaders has attracted national attention, with political analysts speculating on its potential impact on the future of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State.
Efforts to reconcile the two leaders have so far proven unsuccessful, leaving observers to wonder what the next steps will be as tensions continue to simmer.