He Owns Nothing Here!” — Kio-Briggs Dares Wike Over Control Of Rivers State

Prominent Niger Delta activist and Rivers State Elders Forum member, Ann Kio-Briggs, has criticised recent comments made by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, concerning the political future of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking in an interview with Punch, Kio-Briggs described Wike’s alleged pledge to frustrate Fubara’s re-election bid in 2027 as a serious threat to Rivers State and its people.

Addressing the growing political rift between the former governor and his successor, Kio-Briggs maintained that no individual has absolute control over a state or its political direction.

She noted that Wike, though a former governor and a son of Rivers State, is now the FCT Minister and a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, but that does not translate into total political dominance.

According to her, no one can command complete support anywhere, stressing that absolute loyalty is impossible in politics or any society.

She said Wike does not own Rivers State nor its people, adding that political authority ultimately rests with the electorate.

Kio-Briggs further reaffirmed the legitimacy of Governor Fubara’s mandate, stating that only the people of Rivers State have the power to decide who governs them.

She emphasised that Governor Fubara remains the duly elected leader of the state, having secured the majority of votes from Rivers people, and that no one can dictate how many citizens will or will not support him in future elections.

Condemning what she described as threats to block Fubara’s second-term ambition, Kio-Briggs warned that such rhetoric endangers the peace, stability, and democratic foundations of the state.

She described the situation as unfair to Rivers residents, arguing that political ambition should not be allowed to plunge the state into unnecessary tension or chaos.

The activist stressed that Rivers people are more concerned with peace and good governance than political confrontations.

She said that from her interactions, a majority of residents currently support Governor Fubara and desire stability in the state.

According to her, the people want the freedom to democratically choose their leader without intimidation, noting that only divine intervention—not political force—can overturn the will of the people.

Kio-Briggs concluded by calling on political stakeholders to place peace and unity above party interests, urging all true sons and daughters of Rivers State to work for harmony and tranquillity regardless of political affiliation.