New allegations have surfaced in the ongoing Rivers State political crisis, as businessman and social commentator Isaac Fayose claimed that the presidency has warned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to halt further clashes with Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
The claims follow a late-night meeting on Sunday between President Bola Tinubu, Wike, Fubara and other Rivers State stakeholders, convened in an effort to resolve months of political tension in the oil-producing state. Neither the presidency nor the principal actors have publicly disclosed details of the discussions, leaving the outcome unclear.
In a video shared on his Facebook page on Tuesday, Fayose alleged that Wike was warned by the presidency to stop “troubling” Fubara and to recognise the governor’s political standing in the state. According to Fayose, Wike was told that Fubara remains the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State and must be carried along in political dealings.
“I learnt that the presidency has warned Wike to leave Fubara alone,” Fayose said in the video. “I told you people that Fubara is not going anywhere.”
He further claimed that Wike was cautioned that failure to work with the governor could put his own position at risk, though he did not provide evidence to support the assertion.
Fayose also issued a personal warning to the former Rivers governor, urging those close to him to advise restraint. In a pointed remark, he referenced the detention of former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele, suggesting that Wike should avoid actions that could land him in serious trouble.
The allegations have not been independently verified, and neither Wike nor Fubara has responded publicly to Fayose’s comments. The presidency has also not issued any statement confirming or denying the claims.
Rivers State has been embroiled in political turmoil since the fallout between Wike and his successor, Fubara, a dispute that has affected governance and party cohesion. Sunday’s meeting with President Tinubu raised expectations of a breakthrough, but uncertainty persists as rival camps await clearer signals on the way forward.