In a recent statement, former Governor Nyesom Wike expressed his frustration with his successor, Sim Fubara, accusing him of undermining traditional leadership by attempting to remove a chief from office and replace him with another. Wike’s remarks reflect a deep grievance regarding the governance approach of Fubara, particularly his handling of both family and traditional matters.
Wike, who previously led the Rivers State government, pointed to Fubara’s use of financial resources from the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) and the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) as a means to exert influence and make controversial decisions. He emphasized the importance of doing things “right” in governance and traditional matters, stating that peace could only be achieved if the right actions were taken.
“What is peace? What is more important than letting the right thing be done? When the right thing is done, there will be peace. But if the right thing is not done, how can you talk about peace?” Wike remarked, adding that peace can never be achieved without justice and fairness in leadership.
Wike also challenged Fubara to focus on more pressing state matters, such as presenting the state budget and submitting a list of commissioners for review, instead of involving himself in family and leadership disputes.
