In what appears to be the clearest expression yet of official disapproval of his actions, the Presidency has reportedly cautioned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to desist from further actions perceived as undermining the administration of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State.
The directive was conveyed through the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Policy Implementation, Daniel Bwala, who spoke on behalf of the Presidency amid the lingering political crisis in Rivers State.
According to Bwala, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made it clear that Wike, a former governor of Rivers State, has been “adequately compensated” by his appointment into the Federal Executive Council and therefore should not pursue personal or political interests at the expense of national stability and governance.
The Presidency emphasized that the ongoing tensions in Rivers State must not be allowed to disrupt governance or undermine democratic institutions, stressing that all parties involved should place the interests of Nigeria above individual political ambitions.
Regarding the purported plan of the Rivers House of Assembly to impeach Gov. Fubara, Mr. Bwala advised the governor to take necessary legal steps to quash the move.
In a significant political statement, the President also reaffirmed Governor Siminalayi Fubara as the undisputed leader of the ruling party in Rivers State, a declaration widely seen as a strong show of support for the embattled governor.
Disclosing these details on a Channel TV programme titled “Hard Copy,” the Presidency warned that no individual or group should obstruct the governor from freely carrying out his constitutional responsibilities as the duly elected chief executive of the state.
The Rivers State political crisis, which has been marked by a power struggle between Wike and his former political ally, Fubara, has generated widespread concern within political circles and among the public.
Analysts believe the Presidency’s intervention signals a decisive move to de-escalate the conflict and reinforce party discipline and constitutional order.
Observers also interpret the President’s remarks as a reminder to political actors that federal appointments are not licenses to interfere in state governance, particularly where such actions threaten political stability.
As tensions persist, stakeholders are calling for reconciliation, restraint, and respect for democratic norms to ensure peace and effective governance in Rivers State.
