Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday broke his silence on speculation about Governor Siminalayi Fubara seeking re-election in 2027.
Wike, who featured on Channels Television, declined to make a direct commitment, warning that such debates could trigger avoidable political tension in the state.
When asked if he would back Fubara for a second term, Wike cautioned against heating the polity with premature political campaigns.
He said, “Let’s not bring up what can cause unnecessary crisis. We still have two years. Let us focus on helping the governor to deliver governance. Rivers people want development, not second term debates.”
The former governor maintained that his priority was ensuring stability and continuity in governance.
Reacting to claims that he still dictated appointments in the Rivers State executive council, Wike dismissed the allegations as unfounded.
“I have no candidate. Even if the governor comes to me for advice, I’ll only tell him not to destroy what we’ve built. Move the state forward,” he stated.
On the reported tussle over the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers, Wike described the controversy as the handiwork of those bent on causing confusion.
“There was never a disagreement. Those who want to cause crisis are the ones bringing up who is leader or not. Leadership is not by shouting. The governor handles administration. But political leadership is a different matter,” he explained.
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