Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has denied having a personal conflict with the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, describing the embattled governor as his “son.”
In an interview with BBC Pidgin, Wike dismissed claims of a direct rift between them, stating, “That one is not a battle. He (Fubara) is my boy, he is my son. Why will I fight with him?”
Wike clarified that his political dispute is not with Fubara himself but with individuals he accused of manipulating the governor for their own interests. “I’m only fighting against people who want to steal what they did not work for. They are the ones pushing Fubara,” he said.
Speaking further at a media session in Abuja on Monday, Wike revealed that Governor Fubara had recently taken steps toward reconciliation, responding to repeated peace calls by President Bola Tinubu.
“The President has called for peace severally. I cannot ignore that and insist on fighting. Yes, Fubara came with two governors and an elder. He said he wants peace. That’s fine—I also want peace,” Wike stated.
His comments come amid escalating political tension in Rivers State, marked by Fubara’s suspension and an ongoing power struggle among key political figures.
