Wike vs Fubara: Inside Rivers State’s Power Showdown

The rivalry between former Governor Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara has reignited, revealing the underbelly of power politics in Rivers State. Their clash peaked with threats of impeachment until President Tinubu declared a six-month suspension to defuse the crisis. That pause saw behind-the-scenes reconciliations, only for apparent harmony to shatter when Fubara defected to the APC to boost his re-election bid. Wike then revived impeachment proceedings to block his former protégé’s second term. This showdown shows how godfatherism can trump popular mandate. Now the President must choose between standing by principle or opting for political expediency ahead of 2027.

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