₦600bn War Chest Can’t Save Fubara in 2027 — Wike
- The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that no amount of money will guarantee the re-election of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara in the 2027 general elections, insisting that patholitics is driven by structure, loyalty, and trust — not cash.
Wike made the remarks while addressing his supporters in Port Harcourt, where he dismissed reports that Governor Fubara has amassed a ₦600 billion “war chest” to secure a second term. According to him, financial power without political alignment is meaningless in an election cycle.
“People are saying there is ₦600 billion for 2027. Money does not win elections on its own,” Wike said. “If money was all it took, some people would never have lost elections in this country.”
The former Rivers governor accused Fubara of betraying political agreements and abandoning the structures that brought him to power, arguing that such actions would come with serious consequences at the polls.
“You cannot eat with people, make agreements, and then turn around to destroy everything. Politics has memory. Rivers people know who stood by them and who broke trust,” he added.
Wike further warned that attempts to sideline loyal party members and dismantle existing political structures would weaken the governor’s chances, regardless of financial resources available.
“The foundation of leadership is trust. Once that is broken, no amount of money can buy it back,” he said.
The comments come amid the lingering political crisis in Rivers State, which has seen a deep rift between Wike and his successor, reshaping alliances and power blocs ahead of the 2027 elections.
Despite the growing tension, the Rivers State Government has repeatedly maintained that Governor Fubara remains focused on governance and delivering dividends of democracy to the people, rather than engaging in political distractions.
As 2027 draws closer, political observers say the battle for Rivers State is likely to intensify, with influence, loyalty, and grassroots structures expected to play a decisive role in determining the eventual outcome.
