Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has openly supported President Bola Tinubu’s decision to impose a state of emergency in Rivers State, emphasizing the need to remove Governor Siminalayi Fubara

In a surprising development, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has openly supported President Bola Tinubu’s decision to impose a state of emergency in Rivers State, emphasizing the need to remove Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

This declaration, announced by President Tinubu earlier this week, has sparked significant controversy and division among Nigerians. It entails the suspension of Governor Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and members of the House of Assembly after months of political turmoil in the oil-rich region.

Despite this backlash, Wike, who previously served as the Governor of Rivers State, praised the President’s actions, arguing that they have prevented the state from imploding. During a recent interview with a group of journalists in Abuja, he expressed that appointing a sole administrator to manage the state’s affairs post-Fubara’s suspension was a constructive move.

“I must commend President Tinubu for taking this bold step,” Wike stated. “The situation in Rivers State had become untenable, and action was necessary to avert chaos. A state of emergency was crucial for restoring order and stability.”

Wike’s backing of the President’s decision has reverberated throughout the nation, prompting a range of reactions on social media. While some laud Wike for supporting the President’s decision, others criticize him for what they view as a betrayal of his former party and the citizens of Rivers State.

Nevertheless, Minister Wike stands firm in his belief that the President’s decision was essential for curtailing further instability in the region. “The people of Rivers State deserve peace and stability, and that is the objective of the President’s decision,” he remarked. “I am confident that the appointed sole administrator will diligently work to restore order and prosperity to the state.”

As events in Rivers State continue to develop, Nigerians are keenly watching for further updates in this unfolding situation. Will the declaration of a state of emergency usher in peace and stability, or will it result in increased conflict and division? Only time will reveal the outcome.