Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has assured the people of the state that he is firmly in charge of governance, and many residents see this as a positive development.
Former Governor Nyesom Wike, who currently serves as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, is now facing serious political challenges. Mr. Nyesom Wike, once seen as the undisputed controller of Rivers State politics, reportedly believed that no one could challenge his authority once he issued an order. Today, however, he is dealing with growing problems within his political camp.
Mr. Nyesom Wike is accused of previously humiliating the current governor of Rivers State, believing that Governor Sim Fubara could not operate independently without consulting him. However, the governor he underestimated has now taken decisive steps that have altered the political landscape. Governor Sim Fubara has reportedly aligned fully with the All Progressives Congress, the ruling political party in Nigeria.
Mr. Nyesom Wike, who is widely perceived as having one foot in the Peoples Democratic Party and another in the All Progressives Congress, is now being described as politically irrelevant by some observers. The leadership of the All Progressives Congress appears more willing to work directly with Governor Sim Fubara, who is currently in charge of Rivers State, than with Mr. Nyesom Wike.
The growing attention and acceptance given to Governor Sim Fubara by the All Progressives Congress has reportedly made Mr. Nyesom Wike uncomfortable. While politics can change rapidly and last-minute shifts are always possible, many believe that Mr. Nyesom Wike’s era as the political controller of Rivers State has come to an end.
Rivers State politics is undergoing a clear shift in power and influence. Governor Sim Fubara’s assurance that he is fully in charge reflects a new phase of leadership in the state. While political alliances may still change, it is evident that authority in Rivers State is no longer centralized around former power brokers. The unfolding situation suggests that those unwilling to adapt may eventually be sidelined as new political realities take shape.
By Viewers Corner News