Wike: Fubara Corrected a 'Grave Political Mistake' by Returning to Our Fold
By The Analyst Online Media
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has corrected what he described as a "grave political mistake" by reconciling with the political camp that supported his emergence as governor.
Speaking with journalists after inspecting ongoing infrastructure projects in Abuja, Wike dismissed claims that Fubara's return to the political family amounted to an act of surrender or required forgiveness. Rather, he said the governor had simply acknowledged an error and taken the appropriate steps to restore political harmony.
According to the former Rivers State governor, politics is driven by interests, dialogue and reconciliation, not perpetual hostility.
"There is no offence in politics. If someone recognises a mistake and decides to correct it, there is absolutely nothing wrong with that," Wike said.
He maintained that Fubara's decision to reconcile should be viewed as a pragmatic political choice aimed at fostering unity and stability in Rivers State rather than as a sign of weakness.
The comments come after months of intense political rivalry between Wike and Fubara, a dispute that triggered a prolonged governance crisis in Rivers State and attracted nationwide attention. The rift led to divisions within the state's political establishment before reconciliation efforts involving key stakeholders eventually paved the way for renewed cooperation.
Wike stressed that the governor's return to the political fold should not be misconstrued as an admission of guilt but rather as a demonstration of political maturity and the willingness to place the interests of the state above personal differences.
Political analysts believe the renewed rapprochement between the two influential figures could significantly reshape Rivers State's political landscape and strengthen the state's political alignment ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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