Fubara Acknowledges Wike as Leader of Rivers Politics

Ambassador Chijioke Ihunwo, the former Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area in Rivers State, stated that despite his defeat by Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Governor Siminalayi Fubara remains the leader of Rivers State. Ihunwo made these remarks during an appearance on Arise Television’s Morning Show.

He emphasized that Fubara is his direct principal and maintained that the prolonged political crisis in Rivers State has ended, with leaders now united. Fubara has urged his supporters to stop calling him their political leader, recognizing Wike as the leader following their reconciliation.

He declared total support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election and the Rainbow Coalition candidates for the 2027 elections. During a gathering at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port Harcourt, Fubara addressed Wike as the leader of the Rainbow Coalition, stating that the issue of leadership titles should be resolved as they move forward together.