Former Rivers State Commissioner Leloonu Nwibubasa has made fresh allegations about the political situation in Rivers State, claiming that Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike is facing growing opposition from people within his own circle.
Nwibubasa, a medical doctor and opposition figure, made the remarks during a media broadcast, where he discussed the lingering political tensions involving Wike and Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
According to Nwibubasa, Wike may be experiencing increasing pressure from some of his close associates, including individuals he alleged were living within the minister’s personal residence. He claimed that some of these people were secretly working against Wike and were eager to free themselves from his political influence.
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The former commissioner suggested that the alleged divisions within Wike’s camp could pose a challenge to the minister’s political standing. He further claimed that some associates who had previously remained loyal to Wike were now looking forward to a situation in which they could operate independently of his influence.
However, the allegations were presented as Nwibubasa’s personal assessment of the political situation, and no independent evidence was provided in the report to establish that Wike’s associates were secretly working against him.
Turning his attention to Governor Fubara, Nwibubasa also expressed disappointment with the governor’s handling of the political crisis.
He argued that Fubara had made too many concessions in his pursuit of peace, suggesting that the governor’s approach had failed to adequately consider the interests of supporters who stood by him during the dispute.
According to the former commissioner, Fubara’s decision to pursue reconciliation amounted to surrendering too quickly, particularly given the determination of some of his supporters to defend what they regarded as the governor’s democratic mandate.
Nwibubasa further argued that the governor’s compromises had left many loyal supporters feeling abandoned. He maintained that some Rivers residents had been prepared to continue resisting what they perceived as political pressure, but believed their efforts had not received sufficient consideration during the reconciliation process.
The former commissioner’s criticism reflects the continuing disagreements among political actors over how the crisis should have been handled and whether the compromises reached were in the best interests of the governor and his supporters.
The political dispute between Wike and Fubara has remained a major issue in Rivers State, with disagreements over political influence, governance and control of the state’s political structure attracting considerable attention. The competing positions of the two camps have also continued to shape discussions about the state’s political future.
Nwibubasa’s comments suggest that, in his view, the search for a peaceful resolution should not come at the expense of political independence or the expectations of supporters who backed Fubara during the crisis.
He also spoke about the political activities of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), declaring that members of the party were mobilising across electoral wards in preparation for future elections. He expressed confidence in the party’s efforts to expand its grassroots presence and attract voters.
According to him, the party’s mobilisation drive is aimed at strengthening its organisation and improving its prospects at the polls. His remarks indicate that opposition figures are seeking to use the prevailing political climate to build support and position themselves for future electoral contests.
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