In response to Fubara's actions and words in the video, Wike can't help but shed tears.
Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, is feeling the emotional weight of the turn of events involving his political protege, Siminalayi Fubara, former governor of Rivers State. Wike has voiced his deep disappointment and described Fubara's actions as a betrayal.
Speaking to reporters recently, Wike expressed that in his quiet moments, he would often cry when watching Fubara's speeches, recalling the actions that hurt him. He declared: "When I go back in my quiet moment, I play the video of the speeches of the governor - what he said and did to me, I weep."
The relationship between the political allies went south over power struggles in Rivers State, resulting in a public and ongoing crisis. The situation has escalated to the point where Fubara faced suspension from office in March 2025.
Wike clarified that he has no personal conflict with Fubara but emphasized the importance of genuine peace. He stressed that he only yearns for peace that is genuine. The way forward, according to Wike, lies with Fubara, not him.
Recent news reports indicate that Wike confirmed not participating in any anti-party activities during the 2023 general elections. He argued that the People's Democratic Party (PDP) would not have secured a governorship position in Rivers State or elected National Assembly members if he had genuinely acted against the party, despite his support for President Bola Tinubu.
During a press briefing in Abuja, Wike shared that he, along with party stakeholders such as Bode George, had reached an agreement that the PDP should allocate its presidential ticket to the South. However, they faced opposition within the party.
Wike's public emotional outburst is a sign of the deep pain it has caused him, highlighting the depth of their once cordial relationship. The conflict provides a snapshot of the grueling and complex world of politics where personal ties can take dramatic turns.
Further Reading
- 'We Will Not Allow The Mess Created In 2023 To Happen Again' - Bode George Reacts To Wike's Tinubu Endorsement
- 'Ignore Wike’s Drama, He Has Been Completely Stripped Of All Control' - PDP Chieftain
- 'Politically Immature, Historically Ignorant' - PDP Faces Deepening Crisis As Wike, Bode George Trade Blows
- 'Fubara Became A Tool For My Enemies To Fight Me' - Wike
- 'Even When We Were In Power, We Know What We Did To Make Sure PDP Takes Over Lagos' - Wike
- 'Call Wike To Order' - Ejiofor Charges Tinubu Over Minister's Spendings
- Nyesom Wike, once a political ally, now feels the emotional weight of Siminalayi Fubara's actions, describing it as a betrayal.
- The deep rift between Wike and Fubara originated from power struggles in Rivers State, leading to a public and ongoing crisis.
- Wike clarified that he harbors no personal conflict with Fubara but yearns for genuine peace, emphasizing that the way forward lies with Fubara, not him.
- During the 2023 general elections, Wike confirmed not participating in any anti-party activities, arguing that the People's Democratic Party (PDP) would not have secured a governorship position in Rivers State if he had truly acted against the party.
- Bode George, along with Wike, reached an agreement that the PDP should allocate its presidential ticket to the South, but faced opposition within the party.
- The complex world of politics is highlighted by this conflict between Wike and Fubara, where personal ties can take dramatic turns, reminiscent of war-and-conflicts and crime-and-justice headlines.
- The ongoing political drama in Nigeria, especially in terms of policy-and-legislation and general-news, continues to unfold, with Wike lamenting that Fubara became a tool for his enemies to fight him in Lagos.
