Fubara, Wike Feud’s True Cause Revealed

The ongoing political clash between Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, is primarily rooted in disagreements over appointments.

According to PUNCH, Wike handed over the list of commissioners, special advisers, and other key aides, along with their portfolios, to Fubara.

According to a close aide of the governor, Fubara had no involvement in the appointments, as his predecessor solely handled the selection and appointment process.

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The source mentioned that the resignation of some commissioners serves as confirmation that they weren’t the governor’s choices; rather, they were imposed by Wike, who installed Fubara as his successor.

The aide stated, “Yes, the resignation of the commissioners has shown that they were not appointed by the governor. They were never his nominees. The list of the commissioners and advisers was handed over to the governor by the former governor with instructions on portfolios and offices to occupy. Even security agents were handed over to the governor with clear instructions on where to post them.

“Is there a way the governor can appoint commissioners, advisers and others and they will be resigning this way? It is not possible. Don’t forget that we are just about seven months in office. Commissioners appointed by the governor won’t leave.”

Responding to the claim by the FCT minister that the governor and all elected officials in Rivers State did not buy nomination forms from their pockets, the source said, “Yes, the former governor was correct to say he bought the forms for everyone. But pray, with which money? You know the salary of a governor and you know the cost of nomination and expression of interest forms for the Peoples Democratic Party.

“Let those who want to go leave and the governor will assemble members of his team, and not moles planted to spy on the administration.”