Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has spoken out on the ongoing political turmoil in the state involving Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike.
During a visit to the All Progressives Congress (APC) leader, Hon. Okorinama West, in Port Harcourt, Amaechi declared his decision not to support either Governor Fubara or the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Wike, in the current political scenario in Rivers State.
Amaechi emphasized that the growing popularity of Governor Fubara is primarily due to the widespread discontent with Minister Wike. “The Rivers State people are tired of Wike, hence Fubara’s popularity,” he stated.
He further elaborated on the shifting political landscape in the state, noting that some of his former allies are now aligning with different factions driven by personal interests. Amaechi also called upon young supporters to engage actively in shaping the governance of the state.
“I can’t stand and join either Sim or Wike. I will not join Sim, I will not join Wike. But don’t forget, they are not big without you people, I hope you know that. What Sim thinks is popularity today is because he is anti-Wike. That’s his popularity, not that Sim is the best man on earth. It’s because he is anti-Wike and because the state is tired of Wike,” Amaechi concluded.
