Nigerian Politician Accuses Tinubu of Selfish Interests in Rivers State Impeachment Crisis

In a recent development in Nigerian politics, Sara-Igbe, a chieftain of the Pan Niger Delta Elder Forum (PANDEF), criticized Bola Tinubu for allegedly directing the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory to persuade lawmakers in the Rivers State House of Assembly to halt impeachment proceedings against Governor Nyesom Wike's deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu.

Sara-Igbe accused Tinubu of being solely interested in the 2027 elections and criticized his perceived indifference to the underlying issues fueling the crisis in Rivers State. The situation has sparked debates about undue influence, with comparisons drawn to the former governor's independent stance during the Buhari administration.

Questions have been raised about the political dominance of certain figures and the impact on governance and stability in the region.