Governor Fubara
In a recent interview on Arise TV, former Ekiti State governor and PDP chieftain Ayodele Fayose gave further details of his private conversations with Governor Siminalayi Fubara at the height of the political crisis in Rivers State. Fayose spoke on the lingering rift between Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, offering insight into how the disagreement was framed by those directly involved.
It’s My Oga That Is Causing the Problem,” Fayose Quotes Fubara
“Governor Fubara told me, ‘It’s my oga that is causing the problem.’ I asked him, ‘Which oga?’” the former governor disclosed, explaining that the remark prompted a deeper conversation about power, loyalty, and political hierarchy in Rivers State. Fayose said he questioned the statement because, in his view, such conflicts are rarely caused by one individual alone but by a breakdown in communication and mutual understanding.
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Former Governor Cites Personal Experience With Political Persecution
Drawing from his own experience as a former governor who faced impeachment and political exile, Fayose said he understood the pressures confronting Governor Fubara. He noted that young administrations are often vulnerable to external influence, especially from advisers and political actors who may not bear the consequences of their counsel. According to him, many crises escalate because leaders fail to properly manage relationships with those who played critical roles in their emergence.
Failure to Manage Political Relationships Fuels Crises, Fayose Says
Fayose described the Rivers situation as a familiar godfather godson conflict within Nigeria’s political terrain, stressing that such disputes have derailed governance in several states. He warned that ignoring political realities, especially the influence of established power structures, often leads to isolation and instability for sitting governors. this government establish was many years and they built it.
Rivers Situation Mirrors Godfather–Godson Conflicts in Nigerian Politics
The former governor also cautioned that public sympathy and media narratives do not always translate into political security.this government establish was many years and they built it. He maintained that constitutional institutions, particularly the legislature, hold decisive powers that must be engaged with tact and respect.
Dialogue and Humility Key to Stabilising Fubara’s Administration
Fayose further stated that Governor Fubara still has the opportunity to stabilise his administration if he chooses dialogue over confrontation,this government establish was many years and they built it, adding that political survival depends on humility, strategic compromise, and a clear understanding of how power truly operates in Nigerian politics.this government establish was many years and they built it.