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Wike Warns Rivers Governor Fubara: No Second Chance For Poor Leadership

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Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has warned Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara that there will be no second chance for ineffective leadership in the state. Wike made the remarks on Friday during a “thank you visit” to Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area, emphasizing that a governor who cannot maintain productive relationships with local government chairmen, state assembly members, and other key stakeholders is incapable of governing effectively. “We must make decisions. I heard people say those who worked for Atiku are back, yet they couldn’t even deliver 10 per cent. What political advantage is that? Money cannot fix the problems the governor has created. If you fail the first time, there will be no second chance. There cannot be two captains on one ship,” Wike said. He further stressed, “Anyone who cannot relate with Local Government Chairmen, state assembly members, National Assembly members, and other stakeholders cannot provide good leadership.” Responding to Fubara’s recent New Year statement, Wike issued a pointed warning about correcting past mistakes. “Somebody said a dog is barking. This dog barked even when Rivers people didn’t know who the person was, and that same dog made the person governor when others ran away. Now the dog is barking again, and he’s not afraid. I wish him good luck. We have decided to support Asiwaju Tinubu. There’s no discussion about that. But we will not repeat the mistakes of the past; we will correct them,” Wike added.

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

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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.

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Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang Officially Joins APC

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Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), the country’s ruling party. The move was marked on Friday in Jos, where the state APC chairman, Rufus Bature, presented the governor with his membership card. At the ceremony, Mutfwang said his defection was motivated by what he believes is in the best interest of Plateau State. He reassured residents that his leadership will remain inclusive and called for unity among the people. “The journey we are embarking on is a journey of faith, and I believe that Plateau will reap the dividends of this union. I know there are skeptics, but I say be patient. Time will reveal everything. To those who are fearful, take courage. Fear no more, because we have come for good. We have come to join hands; we have come to work together,” he said. Mutfwang also thanked his former party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for the platform it provided during his political career. He pledged to deliver quality governance under the APC and expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for his commitment to Plateau State, vowing to support Tinubu’s re-election campaign in 2027.

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Defection: Labour Party Lampoons Peter Obi, Begs Nigerians for Forgiveness

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The leadership of the Labour Party (LP) has lampooned the Party’s Presidential Candidate in the 2023 General Election, Mr. Peter Obi for defecting to the African Democratic Congress. This is contained In a statement made available by the Party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, on Wednesday. Labour Party, in the statement took note of the defection of its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi and a few of his supporters to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, saying they also took note of the lacklustre speech Mr. Obi made at the occasion, and wondered what new he intends to sell to Nigerians. The statement read; “For us in Labour Party, we wondered why it took them this long to make the move because we have since September 2024, parted ways with Peter Obi and some of his blind supporters in the National Assembly. We have patiently waited for this day. The party is finally liberated by this defection and as Party leaders, we count it as a blessing. “It will be on record that the leadership of the Labour Party had since urged Obi and his disgruntled followers to exit the party if they were unable to work with the leadership of the party. As a matter of fact, the party had suspended many of the lawmakers for anti party and was clearly going to mete the same treatment on the Presidential Candidate but for the intervention of some well meaning Nigerians. “The crisis we had in Labour Party was caused by Peter Obi and the Abia state governor, Dr. Alex Otti. It was them that sponsored the insurrection against the Julius Abure leadership. We had also expected Governor Otti to follow Obi out of the party. We are surprised that even though he has been suspended from the party, he is still loitering around. It is still not too late for him to follow his political leader.” The party also warned that the charade which took place in Enugu was largely boycotted by prominent political and traditional institutions in the South East. “All we saw were mere political spent forces who cannot win in their wards should there be an election. “This is clearly a danger signal that the Obi presidency (or Vice Presidency) is already a failed project from inception. He has clearly lost the charm that had endeared him to the people prior 2023. “He must be told that the South East lost out completely in the President Ahmed Tinubu’s government because they trusted and believed in him in 2023. While some states of the federation boast as much as five ministers, the entire states in the South East was given a paltry five ministerial slot. The marginalization against the zone has continued even in infrastructure allocation and I wonder if the Southeast will repeat the same political harakiri again. “Finally, we urge Nigerians to watch out for the Labour Party. We gave Nigerians a candidate we thought was good for the nation in 2023, but time has since proved that we made the greatest political mistake. We plead for forgiveness from Nigerians. We are already working out the best prospect that we hope will bring Nigeria back to its glorious days.”  

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Wike Claims Rivers Governor Fubara Broke Presidential Agreement, Vows to Reveal Details

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has accused Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara of reneging on an agreement brokered by President Bola Tinubu to resolve the state’s political crisis. Wike made the claim on Wednesday during a thank-you visit to residents of Tai Local Government Area, saying he would soon make the details of the deal public. The agreement followed a closed-door meeting convened by President Tinubu at the State House in Abuja in June 2025, which involved both Wike and Fubara. The meeting aimed to end the prolonged power struggle in Rivers State that led to a state of emergency and the suspension of the governor and members of the State House of Assembly. While both leaders had pledged to work together for peace, the terms of the deal were not publicly disclosed. “After agreeing on something, you renege. And you think you are a smart politician? You are clever by half. Very soon, we will let Rivers people know what we agreed before Mr President. If you can renege on what we agreed before Mr President, then who are we?” Wike said. The minister also reiterated his warning about Fubara’s political future, asserting that his supporters were ready to “correct the mistake” of the 2023 election. “We are battle-ready. We were the original ‘mandate’ people. Don’t deal with people who cannot keep to agreements. If they like, let them keep all the money, whether they have N600bn or not. We have defeated people with money before. We will still defeat people with money. What matters is the people, it’s not money,” he added. Wike also thanked the people of Tai for supporting President Tinubu during the 2023 election, noting that their loyalty had resulted in federal appointments, infrastructure development, and the establishment of the Federal University of Environment in the area.

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Atiku Abubakar Welcomes Peter Obi Into ADC

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Former Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has welcomed Peter Obi into the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the defection as a major boost to Nigeria’s opposition coalition. Peter Obi, a former Labour Party presidential candidate and ex-governor of Anambra State, formally joined the ADC on Wednesday at the Nike Lake Resort in Enugu State. Addressing supporters at the event, Obi called on Nigerians and opposition leaders to rally behind a broad coalition to “rescue Nigeria from poverty, disunity and democratic decline,” while accusing the current leadership of state capture, economic mismanagement and weakening democratic institutions. Reacting to the development on his verified X handle, Atiku said Obi’s decision signalled the emergence of a more united and coordinated opposition capable of challenging for power and offering credible governance. “Today marks a significant moment in the history of political coalitions in our country, with the official declaration of my brother and associate, Peter Obi, into the African Democratic Congress,” Atiku wrote. He expressed confidence that Obi’s entry would strengthen collaboration among opposition figures and reinvigorate efforts to present Nigerians with a viable alternative. “It is my pleasure to welcome him officially, as we look forward to a robust working relationship that will build a strong opposition, one that can ultimately form a government that delivers peace and prosperity to our people,” he added. Atiku also noted that the ADC coalition’s launch marked the beginning of a new political movement, expressing hope that more Nigerians would embrace its agenda.

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Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe Quits APGA, Defects To ADC Ahead Of 2027 Polls

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Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe, representing Abia South, has formally left the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The move ends weeks of speculation about his political future amid rising tensions within APGA. Abaribe cited irreconcilable differences with the party’s leadership and direction as the reason for his defection. “After wide consultations, I have taken the decision to formally resign from APGA and align with the African Democratic Congress, which provides a clearer vision for good governance and national renewal,” he said, emphasizing the need for a strong and principled opposition to offer Nigerians a credible alternative ahead of the 2027 general election. His departure follows months of internal disputes over party democracy, candidate selection, and perceived marginalization of key members. Abaribe had previously criticized APGA leadership for making unilateral decisions and failing to build consensus. Sources also revealed that he was unhappy with APGA’s approach to alliances and its stance toward the ruling party, which he believed compromised the party’s founding principles. Abaribe, a former deputy governor of Abia State, has been one of APGA’s most influential national figures.

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BREAKING: Peter Obi Defects To ADC Ahead Of 2027 Election

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Peter Obi, who was the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has officially left the party for the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC). He announced his defection on Wednesday, December 31, in Enugu, describing the move as a strategic step ahead of the 2027 general election. The former Anambra State governor said his decision was driven by the need to reposition the country and offer Nigerians a new direction. “We are ending this year with the hope that in 2026 we will begin a rescue journey,” he said. Obi also pledged to confront electoral malpractice in the next election, adding, “We will resist rigging of election by every lawful means in 2027.”

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