“A Barking Dog” – Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara Throws Shade At Wike, Assures Supporters Of Smooth Re-Election Path

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has subtly thrown shade at Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike while urging his supporters to stay calm amid ongoing political developments.

Speaking Thursday at the New Year banquet at the Government House in Port Harcourt, Fubara compared critics to dogs that bark when they fail to understand a situation, in what observers see as a pointed dig at Wike.

“The only reason the dog barks is when it doesn’t understand,” he said. “If you have a dog in your house and it knows you, does it need to bark? When the dog barks, maybe it’s seeing something it doesn’t understand. We are not barking because we understand. We know where we are going and have set all that is needed to make the journey smooth.”

Fubara assured his supporters that preparations are in place to secure his re-election for a second term, signaling confidence despite Wike’s recent remarks that leadership mistakes in Rivers State would be corrected in the 2027 election.

Political analysts say Fubara’s comments were a calculated shade at Wike, emphasizing his firm grip on the political landscape in Rivers State.