“Tinubu Blames Fubara for Rivers Crisis, Ignores Wike’s Role – Nigerians React”
By SpringsNewsNG Media Limited | March 18, 2025
In a nationwide address on Tuesday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu openly blamed Rivers State Governor http://In a nationwide address on Tuesday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu openly blamed Rivers State GovernorSiminalayi Fubara for the prolonged political crisis in the state while making no mention of Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and a key figure in the conflict.
Tinubu condemned Fubara’s actions, particularly the demolition of the Rivers State House of Assembly, labeling it “unjustifiable.” He stated that the ongoing crisis had crippled governance in the state, leaving citizens without the benefits of democracy.
“With the crisis persisting, there is no way democratic governance, which we have all fought and worked for over the years, can thrive in a way that will redound to the benefit of the good people of the state,” Tinubu said.
He further accused Fubara of unconstitutional actions, citing a recent Supreme Court ruling that criticized the governor’s alleged disregard for the rule of law. The President emphasized that Rivers State lacked a functional government due to the absence of a working legislature, following Fubara’s fallout with lawmakers.
However, Tinubu’s speech failed to acknowledge Wike’s involvement in the crisis. The FCT Minister, who is a known political rival of Fubara, has been widely accused of orchestrating the turmoil by backing the 27 lawmakers opposed to the governor. Wike has repeatedly called for Fubara’s impeachment, famously declaring that “heavens will not fall” if the governor is removed.
Political analysts have pointed out the glaring omission in Tinubu’s address, questioning why he chose to single out Fubara while ignoring Wike’s role. Some view this as a sign of favoritism, given Wike’s close ties to the President and his ruling party.
As tensions continue to rise, many are left wondering if the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State was always part of a broader political strategy—one that conveniently overlooks Wike’s contributions to the crisis.
