Rivers Crisis: Wike Remains My Oga – Fubara

Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has insisted that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, remain his boss.

Fubara spoke during the rededication service of the 2023–2024 Legal Year of the Rivers State Judiciary, which Wike also attended.

Speaking at the event held at Saint Cyprian’s Anglican Church on Hospital Road in the state capital, the governor described the recent political crisis in the state as a thing of the past.

According to Fubara, “My oga remains my oga. Whatever has happened is in the past. I have sent nobody to malign anybody.”

He said that although it has been a trying time for the state, the current phase of political misunderstanding will pass and the promises his administration made to the people will be delivered.

The governor also warned those pledging support for him to stop using abusive words on perceived opponents, saying that he did not allow them to accuse anybody.

According to him, the devil will always attack in trying to attain development, but that is most important: “Identify the devil and push it out”.

It was the first time the two politicians, who were the major characters in the recent political fight, would meet each other in public in the state.

ABN TV reports that Wike and Fubara were recently involved in a face-off over unfulfilled promises.

The squabble led to the state House of Assembly moving to impeach Fubara.

Following interventions, the governor apologized to the minister, who is his predecessor