Rivers Power Tussle: Pastor Ibiyeomie Reveals Why Tinubu Is Helpless In Wike–Fubara War

The General Overseer of Salvation Ministries, Pastor David Ibiyeomie, has asserted that President Bola Tinubu is powerless to resolve the ongoing power struggle between Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, despite efforts to mediate the crisis.

Speaking in a viral video message to his congregation, Ibiyeomie described the feud as one that goes beyond politics, insisting it is not a physical or human problem.

According to the cleric, no individual—regardless of position or influence—can bring the conflict to an end, stressing that only divine intervention can resolve the Rivers political crisis.

He drew parallels with past political fallouts in the state, recalling how former Governor Peter Odili clashed with his predecessor and benefactor, Rufus Ada George; how Chibuike Amaechi later turned against Odili after rising through his support; and how Wike himself fell out with Amaechi before now facing a similar battle with Fubara.

Ibiyeomie argued that the recurring pattern shows the conflict is inevitable and spiritually rooted, warning that the cycle would repeat itself even if Fubara were to handpick a successor after his tenure.

He said, “No mortal man can solve the problem of Rivers State. It is not a physical issue. Even the President has tried and has not succeeded.

“Ada George produced Odili, Odili produced Amaechi, Amaechi produced Wike, and Wike produced Siminalayi Fubara. Each one eventually fought the other. It can only be resolved by God.

“Even if Fubara chooses a successor today, that person will still fight him. It is a spiritual problem, not a political one.”