Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed reports of a feud with the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, describing him as his political son.
In an interview with BBC Pidgin published on Saturday, Wike said he holds no personal grudge against Fubara, insisting that his conflict is with individuals allegedly influencing the governor for their own gain.
“That one is not a battle. He (Fubara) is my boy, he is my son, why will I fight with him?” Wike said, downplaying suggestions of a political fallout.
The former Rivers governor accused unnamed persons of attempting to hijack power, claiming they were manipulating Fubara. “I’m only fighting against people who want to steal what they did not work for,” he said. “Now, they are ashamed because they are being defeated. They are the ones pushing Fubara.”
Wike’s remarks come amid ongoing political tensions in Rivers State, where power struggles have raised questions about party unity and leadership stability.
