As Political Tension Brews, Fubara Greets Wike At 56

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has celebrated his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, on his 56th birthday.

On his X handle on Wednesday, Fubara shared a flier featuring Wike in a traditional attire.

The flier reads, “I congratulate my Oga, His Excellency, Chief (Dr.) Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, CON, GSSRS, Life Bencher, immediate Past Governor of Rivers State and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, on his 56th birthday today, December 13, 2023.

“Your Excellency, my dear wife and I, and the good people of Rivers State, join your family and friends to felicitate you on this day. We sincerely pray that your new age brings you joy and good health.”

This is becoming amid a veiled feud between Fubara and Wike which has plunged Rivers State into political turmoil.

The crisis escalated with the impeachment attempt against Fubara, prompting loyalists to protest.

Defections of the 27 lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a court order restraining the removal of the Speaker further fuelled the crisis.

In response, Edison Ehie, the factional Speaker of the Assembly, declared the seats of the defectors vacant.

The political crisis worsened on Wednesday as about bulldozers drove into the premises of the state House of Assembly and started demolishing the complex.