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Rivers Crisis: I’m A Bit Concerned Tinubu Mentioned Only My Name, Says Fubara

The Rivers State governor has been in a running battle with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, for over one year.


Governor Siminalayi Fubara has expressed worry over President Bola Tinubu’s mention of his name in his statement on the destruction of local government secretariats in Rivers State.

Fubara was a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Monday.

Violent clashes erupted in at least four local government areas — with parts of the buildings in Eleme, Ikwerre, and Emohua council premises set ablaze by rampaging political hoodlums, while gunshots were fired sporadically in Ahoada East to resist newly elected council officials on Monday.

The burning of LG secretariats followed the withdrawal of the police officers securing the 23 council secretariats by the police early Monday.

Though the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the All Progressives Congress (APC), and the police opted out of the election that produced the newly elected LG chairmen, Fubara insisted that the election be held on Saturday.

The Action People’s Party (APP) won 22 chairmanship positions out of 23 in the oil-rich state while the Action Alliance (AA) won a seat. Fubara immediately swore in the 23 newly elected local government chairmen on Sunday but some of the LG bosses were attacked upon assumption of office on Monday. Some council secretariats were also set ablaze by political opponents.

Late Monday, Tinubu, in a statement by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, ordered the police to secure the local government secretariats in the oil-rich state. The President also “called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, political leaders and their ers in Rivers State to exercise restraint and uphold the rule of law”.

Reacting to Tinubu’s statement on the crisis, Fubara said, “I do not have any issue with it (the President’s intervention) but I am a bit concerned when my name was only mentioned.

“The issue is very simple. It’s as simple as ABC, everyone in Nigeria, everyone in Rivers State knows where this issue is coming from. It’s not rocket science. We know what the issue is and the issue is not Fubara, it is not.

“I believe strongly that with the recent intervention of the Inspector General of Police, maybe we will have a breathing space.

“Maybe as a result of him pulling his men out of those secretariats might be one of the reasons they (hoodlums) took advantage of the situation but I will appeal that while the men are there, the elected officers should have the opportunity to do their work, at least, let them provide security for them, which was even what I was thinking of.

“I was never of the opinion that the police should pull out completely. No. When they said they were moving out, it was what allowed these miscreants to take advantage of the secretariats to destroy them.”

https://www.channelstv.com/2024/10/07/its-concerning-tinubu-mentioned-my-name-only-im-not-the-problem-fubara/

Why are you surprised?
They are best friends of thieves and plunderers

Who is the State CSO?

Its unreasonable to mention Wike thats in Abuja in such case and I dont see anything wrong in what PBAT did

You are responsible for your state,bro.

For me, the statement from Fubara is a political statement. It's a matter of time before Wike wakes up from his power-drunk slumber and realize that Tinubu has been politically using Fubara to deflect his political balance on a low key . Nobody should claim to be too sure on the prediction of the impending Cabinet reshuffle, after all it can be argued politically that Tinubu has compensated Wike for his role during the presidential election, his efforts alone didn't make him president after all.

Lol
I’m not trying to defend wike here but my common guyman sixth sense makes me believe that wike has no hand in the post electoral conflicts
I could be wrong but causing violence after losing isn’t a smart move by any man talk less of someone like wike
Someone wants to tarnish his image..
Mr fubara I like your courage but take it easy and don’t overdo this thing ..
I could be wrong though because I no Dey there but no be wike Dey cause all this after party

Tinubu is the one pushing Wike because Wike wouldn't wield any power if he's not getting the federal government back up

But don't worry Mr governor, you've proven that you're not a coward like ambode

slim75d:
Why are you surprised?
They are best friends of thieves and plunderers

You expected him to mention a guy in faraway Abj and accuse him for the happenings in Rivers?


No wonder they say some of you prefer to handle matters with emotions other than logic



How do u even like Wike to that? Via hearsay or what?

Tinubu is a true leader. He knows who to call out and when to do so.

Fubara should just be glad the president is watching his back.

Because you are the one fighting everybody.

Fubara should just be careful. Wike is not in the picture to protect him anymore.

tundegan:
Tinubu is a true leader. He knows who to call out and when to do so.

Fubara should just be glad the president is watching his back.

He might not be a saint himself
No man is
But that man sabi ooo

CyrusVI:



Who is the State CSO?

Its unreasonable to mention Wike thats in Abuja in such case and I dont see anything wrong in what PBAT did

You are responsible for your state,bro.

You are daft not to know that wike sponsored the acts of violence and should have been called to order by emilokan

Justnation:







You are daft not to know that wike sponsored the acts of violence and should have been called to order by emilokan

And you are daft to believe everything the news says
And peoples mouth

Traitor Fubara, yes president Tinubu mentioned only your name because you're the governor of Rivers state...So if anything should go wrong over there,you ought to be the one to be held responsible......Stop blaming Wike who's far away in Abuja for your misfortunes

Allow those 5 plots of land people push you to destruction

PrinceOfLagos:
Tinubu is the one pushing Wike because Wike wouldn't wield any power if he's not getting the federal government back up

But don't worry Mr governor, you've proven that you're not a coward like ambode

Just shatap! Fubara is more useful to Tinubu than wike, so why will Tinubu wike over fubara, you know nothing about politics that's why you always failure.

Yes because officially you are the CSO of your state and whatever wike is trying to play isn't official but underground work so don't expect the president to mention wike's name without official proof!

trutharena:
Fubara should just be careful. Wike is not in the picture to protect him anymore.

Are you sure you are okay?

Fubara please keep on fighting.

Nigerians knows that Tinubu is the king of thuggery.

Zaheertyler:

And you are daft to believe everything the news says
And peoples mouth

but is obvious...Sims oppositions are responsible for yesterday's mayhem...

But your ipob ers said Tinubu has left Wike handicap.

The fight has not even started. Fubara you will keep been concerned until the day you will warn ipob to stay clear from you.

Ipob are evil and hate filled.

When they're ready, this Rivers will become a case study for state police discussion in future.

But this is a circus at this point. Governor made to look like a LGA chairman?? Apc weldone

tundegan:
Tinubu is a true leader. He knows who to call out and when to do so.

Fubara should just be glad the president is watching his back.

Eleribu somebody

The way IGBO people carry this Rivers issue for head like Gala I don't get it even Rivers people aren't too worry about it like IGBO people

If based on local government election that was conducted on Saturday is what's given you guys joy that means you guys aren't ready for Politics because this doesn't reflect the realities on grand

Good news is that IGBO didn't Fubara in 2023 and come 2027 your meaning nothing

Zaheertyler:
Lol
I’m not trying to defend wike here but my common guyman sixth sense makes me believe that wike has no hand in the post electoral conflicts
I could be wrong but causing violence after losing isn’t a smart move by any man talk less of someone like wike
Someone wants to tarnish his image..
Mr fubara I like your courage but take it easy and don’t overdo this thing ..
I could be wrong though because I no Dey there but no be wike Dey cause all this after party

Causing violence after loosing isn't a smart move so says someone intelligent

Most people who cause violence are actually those who loose and wants to show their frustration through violence I'm surprised you don't know this.

Also , wike had been a violent person for decades and I'm surprised you don't also know this fact. Maybe you ain't from Rivers and hasn't lived here, for those who are from here wike needs no introduction.

Noted.

CyrusVI:



Who is the State CSO?

Its unreasonable to mention Wike thats in Abuja in such case and I dont see anything wrong in what PBAT did

You are responsible for your state,bro.

But reasonable for Wike in Abuja to be disturbing the state?

Some of you would have defended slavery amd slave masters if it was not abolished. You love your chains so much.

Fubara, Wike and the rest of the Rivers state politicians should just grow up already.

trutharena:
Fubara should just be careful. Wike is not in the picture to protect him anymore.

Did you even read before commenting?
U get brain at all?

Pls don't be bothered, we already know that they are birds of a feather. Just continue to deal with the power drunk minister, we are solidly behind you sir Full bar.

Confirmedzombie:
But your ipob ers said Tinubu has left Wike handicap.

The fight has not even started. Fubara you will keep been concerned until the day you will warn ipob to stay clear from you.

Ipob are evil and hate filled.