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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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Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed Alleges FCT Minister Wike Plotting Against Him, Wike Denies Claims

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Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has alleged that political actors, including the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, are trying to damage his reputation and link him to terrorism financing and banditry. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Thursday, Mohammed dismissed the allegations, insisting Bauchi remains one of the safest states in northern Nigeria. He accused Wike of attempting to destabilise his administration and described efforts to implicate him and his relatives in false corruption claims. “Somebody said he’s going to put fire in my state—FCT Minister Wike. A rising politician and opposition leader being accused of terrorism is very painful. Even my nephew was wrongly dragged into a corruption case,” Mohammed said. The governor said he had written to the Attorney General of the Federation and relevant agencies and would seek international protection, calling the situation “victimisation” and a violation of his fundamental human rights. Mohammed also labelled Wike an “undertaker” in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), claiming the minister is not a genuine member and works to undermine opposition leaders like him. He warned that political intolerance and impunity could have serious consequences for Nigeria. Responding during a visit to Abua-Odual local government in Rivers State, Wike rejected the allegations, saying Mohammed was trying to shift blame for his own political struggles. “I watched what the Bauchi governor is saying, that all the problems he’s having, that I’m the one because I said I will put fire in his state. If I had such power, why would he be fighting?” Wike asked. The former Rivers State governor maintained that Mohammed’s difficulties stem from internal PDP disputes in Bauchi, not from him personally. He also denied any involvement in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) investigations targeting Mohammed’s associates. “This is to tell Nigerians to leave me alone and go face your own problems. I’m only challenging you as party leadership; I’m not interested in what you spend,” Wike said.

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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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Wike Attributes Rift With Makinde To Denied Ministerial Appointment

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed that tensions with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde began after Makinde was denied a ministerial appointment in President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Wike shared the details during a media briefing on Monday, providing insights into the underlying political issues within the G5 group, a coalition of former and serving governors who collaborated during the 2023 elections. According to Wike, the disagreement emerged when Makinde’s nominee was not given a ministerial slot, despite prior expectations within the group. “What we are dealing with today is that he was not given any ministerial slot,” Wike said. “Even when he was expressing it, his anger was visible. He didn’t need to tell anyone; we could see it. We told him, ‘calm down.’” Wike added that efforts were made to explain the circumstances behind the appointments, including visits to President Tinubu, in an attempt to pacify Makinde. “We went back home and explained why we met the President. We told him to take it easy, noting that there were certain factors he may not have considered. But something had to be done,” he said. Despite these efforts, Wike said Makinde appeared to have “already made up his mind,” making reconciliation difficult. Wike also recalled an earlier incident that, in his view, reflected Makinde’s temperament. “I remember when the Rivers State Government held a reception for me. Former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom spoke and said they were going to support the President for a second term,” Wike said. “But the next day, Seyi Makinde responded, questioning Ortom’s statement. I called him and said that even if Ortom spoke, he didn’t need to go that far. A simple response could have been, ‘Let’s call a day; it’s too early for that kind of statement.’” Wike compared Makinde’s reactions to someone who achieves success too quickly and lacks patience. “Sometimes when you make your first one million dollars, you react too early. You forget that Dangote didn’t make his first million overnight, but today he is the richest man in Africa,” he noted.

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Wike Declares Backing Tinubu Won’t Guarantee Fubara 2027 Governorship Ticket

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Former Rivers State Governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that backing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not automatically secure Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara a ticket for the 2027 governorship election. Wike made the statement over the weekend during a visit to Emohua Local Government Area, in what is widely seen as a new escalation in his ongoing political feud with Fubara. The two leaders have been at odds for years over control of Rivers State politics, a conflict that previously led to the burning of the State House of Assembly complex and prompted President Tinubu to declare a six-month state of emergency in the state. The crisis also resulted in the defection of 27 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers loyal to Wike to the All Progressives Congress (APC), triggering multiple court battles. Additionally, several caretaker committee chairmen aligned with Fubara defected to the Action People’s Party (APP) ahead of local government elections and went on to win their seats. During the height of the standoff, President Tinubu reportedly brokered a peace agreement between Wike and Fubara, with sources claiming that one condition of the settlement was that Fubara would not contest the 2027 governorship election. Following the end of the state of emergency in September and the reinstatement of the deputy governor and lawmakers, political observers expected calm to return. Earlier this month, Fubara officially defected from the PDP to the APC after meeting President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He later announced his defection at a Government House event in Port Harcourt, pledging his support for the President, days after some state assembly members had also joined the APC. Responding to Fubara’s defection, Wike downplayed the significance of such support, stressing that aligning with Tinubu does not guarantee electoral success. “The issue is not whether you support Tinubu or not. That decision was taken long ago. Nobody needs to come here to tell me they are for Tinubu. Supporting Tinubu will not earn anyone a ticket,” Wike said. He added, “The Rivers State House of Assembly has done its job. They were the first in Nigeria to declare that, on your mandate, they would stand. So the Tinubu issue is no longer an issue. Who in Rivers State is not for Tinubu? That alone cannot guarantee anyone a ticket. “The same people who recently made public declarations are the same ones who took the Assembly to court seeking to have their seats declared vacant. All those now chanting ‘on your mandate we stand’ failed when it mattered most. They could not vote for Bola Ahmed Tinubu. “We have never wavered in our support for Bola Ahmed Tinubu. When we take decisions, we do so out of conviction, not because of what others are doing.”

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Makinde Rules Out Supporting Tinubu In 2027, Tells Wike To Allow Free Political Choices

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Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has stated that he will not back President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, while calling on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to respect the right of others to make their own political decisions. Makinde made the remarks on Tuesday during a media interaction in Ibadan, where he expressed shock over reports that Wike had promised to deliver the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to Tinubu ahead of 2027. “I was in a meeting with President Tinubu, Nyesom Wike, and others when Wike volunteered to hold the PDP for Tinubu against 2027, and I was in shock. Wike can support the president in 2027, but I will not,” Makinde said. The PDP governor recalled making it clear to Tinubu that he could not assist in building the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State. “I said, no, sir, I can never help you organise the APC in Oyo State because I am of the PDP,” he said. Makinde stressed that while Wike is entitled to support Tinubu, other party members should also be free to take independent political positions. “The real issue is that Wike would like to support the President for 2027. That’s fine; it is within his rights. But some of us want to ensure that democracy survives in Nigeria and that the PDP survives as well. He should allow us to make our own choices,” he said. He explained that attempts to resolve the matter quietly were unsuccessful, leading to a direct confrontation. “I tried to engage him through a mutual friend, but when he did not back off, I confronted him directly. From that day, I made it clear I would never be part of this. Wike can support him, but it is also within my right to decide who I will support or what I will do in 2027. This explains the current conflict within the PDP.” Makinde added that his immediate focus is preserving the PDP and preventing Nigeria from drifting into a one-party system. “Some of us want to ensure that democracy survives in Nigeria. We don’t want to drift into a one-party state, and we want to ensure that the PDP survives,” he said. Turning to governance, Makinde said his administration is prioritising opportunity creation over direct handouts in tackling poverty. “We will not give people handouts in Oyo State. Instead, we will create a conducive environment for people to thrive,” he said. He cited the Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SEFA) programme as an example, explaining that subsidies are targeted at boosting productivity. “For the 20,000 people using our state transport system, including vulnerable persons, students, the elderly, and the physically challenged, they pay half the price. That money is subsidising productivity. You don’t get on the bus just because it’s cheaper; you get on it because you’re going somewhere important, likely to result in something productive,” Makinde explained. Makinde and Wike were among PDP figures who supported Tinubu in the 2023 elections, but his comments reflect deepening divisions within the party as preparations for 2027 intensify.

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Tinubu Celebrates Wike On His 58th Birthday

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President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Chief Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on his birthday, December 13. President Tinubu celebrated with the Minister and former governor of Rivers State, giving thanks to God Almighty for enriching him with a life defined by purpose, service, and courage. The President described Chief Wike as an audacious top performer who defies obstacles and delivers results. President Tinubu acknowledged the ongoing transformation of the Federal Capital Territory through infrastructure expansion, highlighting the Minister’s recent intervention that broke the 14-year logjam in the construction of the Apo-Karshi road. The President commended Chief Wike for his resilience, can-do attitude, and commitment to excellence in all assignments. President Tinubu thanked the Minister for his consistent efforts in delivering results and wishes him a happy birthday and strength to further his good work in the FCT. “Nyesom Wike has been one of the shining stars in the cabinet, an exceptional performer, developing infrastructure in the Federal capital as never seen before and proving that his moniker as ‘Mr Project’ is not limited to his home state of Rivers. “I commend him for being one of the champions of our Renewed Hope Agenda, even though he belongs to another party and wish him well as he marks another year in his life journey”.

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