The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has warned that the people of Rivers State will not repeat past political “mistakes” as preparations for the 2027 general elections begin, signaling an early phase of political mobilisation in the state.
Wike made the statement on Tuesday, December 30, during a visit to Khana Local Government Area, where he disclosed that political activities in the state would formally commence in January 2026. He urged residents to exercise caution in their political choices to avoid decisions they might later regret.
“We won’t make mistakes again. The first one you have done – have they said thank you? So, if you make another mistake, that means they will drive you out,” Wike said, referring to the consequences of past political decisions.
Although he did not directly name Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Wike’s remarks were widely interpreted as a reference to the ongoing political tensions between the two leaders.
Fubara, who succeeded Wike as governor in 2023, has overseen a politically divided environment marked by a prolonged struggle over control of the state’s political structure. The conflict escalated into a constitutional standoff, eventually prompting the declaration of a state of emergency and the suspension of the governor, further intensifying the power struggle ahead of the 2027 elections.
