Rivers Crisis: Wike Schools Fubara, Tells Him What To Do

• Wike Dismisses Fubara’s Letter: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike criticized Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s letter to the Rivers State House of Assembly, calling it “useless” and unnecessary.
• Calls for Direct Communication: Wike argued that instead of writing a public letter, Fubara should have personally contacted Speaker Martins Amaewhule and other lawmakers to arrange a meeting.
• Tensions Escalate: The disagreement highlights ongoing political tensions between Wike and Fubara, despite the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on the state’s political crisis.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticized a letter written by the current governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, to the state House of Assembly. Wike described the letter as “useless” and unnecessary.

 

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Governor Fubara had written the letter on Tuesday, asking for a meeting with the Speaker of the Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, and other lawmakers.

The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling on the political situation in Rivers State. However, Wike did not agree with the way Fubara handled the situation and made his opinion clear while speaking to journalists in Abuja on Wednesday.

 

According to Wike, there was no need for the governor to send a formal letter. He believed that Fubara should have taken a more personal approach by calling Speaker Amaewhule and other members of the Assembly directly to arrange a meeting. Wike stressed that the lawmakers are independent and not under Fubara’s authority, so they should be treated with respect.

Wike’s comments reflect ongoing political tensions between him and his successor, Fubara. Despite the Supreme Court’s involvement, disagreements continue over how the state should be governed and how both leaders engage with the Assembly.

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Wike’s public disapproval suggests he believes the governor is not handling the matter properly and should have communicated more directly and respectfully with the lawmakers instead of writing a letter.

 

 

 

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