Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has said he never anticipated the political rift between Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, cautioning the governor to tread carefully amid the deepening crisis in the state.
Fayose spoke on Friday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he reflected on the breakdown of the relationship between Wike and his political protégé, which has plunged the state into prolonged instability.
“Let me quickly say this. I never knew this thing would ever happen between Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike,” Fayose said.
He disclosed that he was present at Fubara’s inauguration and had personally advised the governor against falling out with his predecessor.
“I was sitting on the high table the day Governor Fubara was sworn in, and we were on the high table in Rivers. And I told Wike that I want to say one or two things to Fubara not to betray you,” he added.
Fayose’s comments come against the backdrop of renewed political tension in Rivers State, despite several reconciliation efforts, including presidential intervention.
The PUNCH