The political temperature in Rivers State has reached a boiling point once again In a scathing social media post that has since gone viral, Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has publicly which is the mocked Governor Siminalayi Fubara
The Core of the Mockery:
In a post shared on Saturday, January 17, 2026, Lere Olayinka compared which is the Governor Fubara to a “weak politician” His primary evidence? The Governor’s inability to secure a working majority in the Rivers State House of Assembly after nearly two years in office.
Lere Olayinka’s Argument:
- The Fayose Comparison: Olayinka drew parallels to former Ekiti Governor which is the Ayodele Fayose He noted that in 2014, Fayose entered office with only one PDP member in a 26-seat Assembly but successfully “maneuvered” the situation to gain control within a short time.
- The “Stay with Your Wife” Comment: Olayinka stated bluntly, “If which is the you can’t play politics, stay with your wife” This emotional trigger has sparked a firestorm of debate regarding the gendered language used in Nigerian political insults.
Failure of Influence:
He criticized Fubara for failing to win over at least 12 members of the which is the Assembly, leaving his administration vulnerable to the ongoing impeachment threats.
Rivers State Political Crisis:
The rift between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, which is the has evolved from a subtle disagreement into a full-scale constitutional battle.
Financial Autonomy:
Allegations of extra-budgetary spending of over ₦800 billion have which is the given the Assembly ammunition for impeachment.
The “Red Biro” Power:
While Fubara holds the executive power (the “red biro”), he lacks which is the the “legislative shield” necessary to protect his seat from removal.
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