Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has urged Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to seek reconciliation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, rather than engage in political confrontation.
Fayose made the call during an interview on ARISE NEWS on Tuesday while commenting on the lingering power struggle between Fubara and his predecessor, which has fuelled political instability in Rivers State. “My own position is always clear. Fubara, my governor, all of them, got their strength from other people,” Fayose said, stressing the need for humility in governance.
Drawing examples from other states, he added, “Look at Kogi. Why are we not having issues in Kogi? Why is Governor Kogi being very humble? … Whatever anybody comes to say to him about Yahaya, he remembered the day Yahaya Bello gave him that platform.”
The former governor also cautioned Fubara against challenging Wike’s political influence in the state, warning that such a move could worsen the crisis.
“There’s a difference between the office and 001. What brought about the 001? Who gave you the platform to call yourself the 001? It is a sad narrative for Governor Fubara to be struggling. Rather, he should manage the situation,” Fayose said, adding, “Even if Wike is saying he is the leader, it is not to the mouth of Fubara to be contesting that.”
He appealed directly to the Rivers governor, saying, “Please governor Fubara, I’m begging you, go and make amends and be at peace,” as the Rivers State House of Assembly commences impeachment proceedings against Fubara over allegations of gross misconduct amid the prolonged political feud in the state.