Wike: Fubara’s Words And Actions Made Me Cry – I Have The Video Evidence

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed the deep emotional toll caused by the actions of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, whom he accused of aligning with his political adversaries in a betrayal of trust.

Speaking during a press briefing on Monday in Abuja, Wike said he often becomes emotional when he revisits Fubara’s past speeches and actions. “Sometimes, in my quiet moments, I replay videos of the governor—what he said and did to me—and I can’t help but weep,” Wike admitted.

Although he maintains there is no personal grudge between them, Wike stressed that any peace process must be sincere. “I have said I want peace, but you must show that the peace you want is genuine,” he added, making it clear that the responsibility for resolving the Rivers State crisis lies with Fubara, not him.

Addressing allegations of anti-party conduct during the 2023 general elections, Wike firmly denied them. He argued that if he had truly worked against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the party would not have secured key victories in Rivers State, including Fubara’s governorship and National Assembly seats.

Wike also recalled that he, alongside PDP stalwart Bode George and others, had agreed that the party’s 2023 presidential ticket should be zoned to the South. However, their position was rejected by some party members.

“In 2023, I clearly said I would not support the PDP’s presidential candidate. I based my decision on equity, justice, and fairness. You can’t keep both the presidential ticket and the national chairmanship in the North,” Wike explained.

“While Bode George chose to support Labour Party’s Peter Obi, I didn’t, because I’m a practical politician. I knew Obi couldn’t win. We needed a Southern candidate, and eventually, I supported Tinubu. That’s not anti-party—it’s political realism.”

He concluded by emphasizing the strength of PDP’s performance in Rivers State under his leadership. “If I was truly playing anti-party, how did PDP win the governorship and all National Assembly seats in Rivers? Ask other PDP governors what they achieved in their states.”