BREAKING: Rivers Emergency Rule: “Why Wike, Fubara May Never Reconcile,” Top Political Analyst Speaks
Wike vs Fubara: Analyst says reconciliation unlikely
Akinniyi’s remarks follows Wike’s recent statements expressing discontent over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers state.
Speaking exclusively with Legit.ng on Saturday, April 19, 2025, Akinniyi declared that Wike is determined to see the political downfall of his successor ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“Wike will not back down until Fubara’s prominence ends,” Akinniyi stated.
Wike, during a media chat on Friday, April 18, revealed that he had moved for the outright removal of Fubara but Tinubu’s intervention prevented the governor’s impeachment.
“I am not happy about the state of emergency in Rivers State. I wanted the outright removal of Governor Fubara,” Wike said, acknowledging the president’s role.
Akinniyi: How Fubara can survive Wike brawl
In an interview with Legit.ng, PDP’s Dare Glintstone Akinniyi suggested that Wike’s move was an attempt to reclaim the control of Rivers state.
Buttressing his point, Akinniyi added that a temporary alliance between Fubara and President Tinubu may be the only way for the embattled governor to retain power ahead of the 2027 election as Wike is bent on removing him from the political scene.
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Akinniyi told Legit.ng that:
“The political supremacy battle between Ex-Governor Nyesom Wike and his successor, Governor Sim Fubara was for the soul of Rivers State and its political structures. It was obvious that Wike wanted his successor out of power and probably install one of his loyalists in the River State House of Assembly. The moment Minister tagged his successor a ‘betrayer’, I knew it will come to this ugly end – it is the game of Politics and little can be done to change the reality.
“Left for Wike, he doesn’t want Fubara back as Governor and he will prefer this emergency rule by the Sole Administrator to continue till 2027. Now, we can see what president Tinubu did to pause the ugly situation in the state by allowing a third party rule via a state of emergency. At this stage, I am forecasting an agreement between the President and Gov Fubara, he may be forced to beg Wike or move to APC to save his position.
“There will be a negotiation to reinstall the members of Rivers State House of Assembly loyal to Wike and proper good working relationship between Fubara and the members of Rivers State House of Assembly activated [though it will be on the surface].
“Clearly, we can say that Wike may never reconcile with his successor – with his recent statement on wanting him impeached. There won’t be an end to this fracas until the end of 2027 election season. Observers of time will understand that Wike won’t back down until sees the end of Fubara’s prominence.”
Falana calls for sack of Rivers administrator, gives reason
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Femi Falana SAN demanded the immediate sack of Rivers state sole administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, citing constitutional breach and disregard for presidential directives.
Falana referred to an official Federal Government Gazette that states the administrator’s actions must be guided by regulations issued by President Tinubu, and none have been issued.
This came days after the sole administrator allegedly made new appointments and sacked officials appointed by suspended Governor Fubara.
