Rivers Elder Statesman Breaks Silence: Real Reason Wike And Fubara Are At War Revealed

A Rivers State elder statesman, Kingsley Wenenda Wali, has appealed to residents to remain calm and avoid allowing emotions to influence their judgment amid the renewed political tension between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a statement issued on Friday, Wali described the rift as a normal political disagreement, stressing that such conflicts are common in democratic systems, particularly where power and influence are at stake.

He explained that the fallout between Fubara and Wike reflects a deeper struggle for control between two political allies who once shared power but are now divided over the terms of that arrangement.

According to Wali, the disagreement should not be interpreted as a failure of governance in Rivers State. However, he raised concerns about the undisclosed terms of the agreement allegedly reached by the two leaders ahead of the 2023 governorship election.

“This is purely political. People should not be carried away by the drama. Governor Fubara and Minister Wike had an agreement, but neither of them has explained to the public what that agreement entailed,” Wali said.

He noted that the lack of transparency surrounding the pre-election pact has made it difficult for the public to fully understand the roots of the conflict or determine whether either party acted in bad faith.

“If the details were known, people would be better positioned to judge the situation. I was not part of their discussions and cannot speak authoritatively on what transpired,” he added.

Wali argued that it is unreasonable for anyone to enter into a political agreement, later abandon it, and still expect public sympathy.

“If an agreement no longer serves the public interest, the party backing out must be open about it and take responsibility,” he stated.

Drawing comparisons with former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, who publicly acknowledged flaws in the election that brought him to power, Wali criticised attempts to portray Fubara as entirely blameless. He said benefiting from the excesses of a previous political arrangement and later claiming moral superiority amounts to hypocrisy.

He also recalled events surrounding the 2023 elections, alleging that supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Fubara’s former party, obstructed Tonye Cole, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, from accessing certified election documents for his legal challenge.

“You cannot benefit from a flawed process and then expect to be seen as innocent,” Wali remarked. “People camped at INEC offices to prevent Tonye Cole from obtaining certified documents, and we cannot simply ignore that history.”

Wali urged Rivers residents to critically reflect on both pre-election and post-election developments and consider whether those actions genuinely served the long-term interests of the state.

He further observed that political tension and governance challenges are not new in Rivers State, noting that residents have become accustomed to such struggles over time. He expressed optimism that the dispute between Fubara and Wike would eventually be resolved, insisting that it remains a political issue rather than a crisis capable of dividing the state.

Wali’s appeal for calm, transparency, and unity comes at a sensitive moment, as tensions continue to rise in Rivers State, and his call may help steer the situation toward a peaceful resolution.