Fubara’s Vow to Expose Wike:
In the midst of the political crisis in Rivers State involving Governor Nyesom Wike and Stephen Ukandu Umuahia, Siminalayi Fubara has made a bold statement vowing to expose Wike. The situation escalated when Fubara, a contractor who claimed that Wike had not paid him for projects commissioned, expressed regret over the state’s indebtedness to contractors. Fubara specifically mentioned the Ebubu – Aleto – Eteo project in Eleme Local Government Area as an example of unpaid contracts by Wike.
Fubara’s Invitation to Join Labour Party:
Following his dissatisfaction with Governor Wike’s handling of the contracts and payments, Fubara was invited by Gov. Alex Otti of Abia State to join the Labour Party in 2027. This move indicates Fubara’s intention to potentially align himself with a different political party due to his grievances with Wike.
Impeachment of Governor Wike and Defection of Lawmakers:
The situation further intensified when 25 lawmakers in Rivers State moved to impeach Governor Nyesom Wike. This development came after allegations that Wike had abandoned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The impeachment proceedings were likely fueled by the discontent among lawmakers regarding the unresolved issues surrounding contracts, payments, and debts under Wike’s administration.
In summary, Siminalayi Fubara’s vow to expose Governor Nyesom Wike, his invitation to join the Labour Party, and the impeachment process initiated by lawmakers against Wike reflect a complex political landscape in Rivers State characterized by disputes over unpaid contracts, debts, party affiliations, and governance issues.
