Rights lawyer Kebonkwu Mike believes the recent Supreme Court ruling has significantly weakened Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s position in Rivers State, arguing that the decision has shifted the balance of power in favor of lawmakers loyal to former governor Nyesom Wike, making it harder for Fubara to govern effectively, as reported by PUNCH.
The ruling recognized the pro-Wike lawmakers as the legitimate members of the Rivers State House of Assembly.
It also ordered the suspension of federal allocations to the state and its local governments.
This move has further expanded tensions between the governor and his political opponents.
Many observers see this as a major setback for Fubara, as it limits his control over the state’s finances and legislative process.
Kebonkwu also criticizes the Federal Government’s role in the crisis, suggesting that its silence is driven by political interests ahead of the 2027 elections.
He believes that instead of addressing the ongoing crisis, the government is allowing the situation to worsen for strategic reasons, this, he argues, has created an unfair advantage for those opposing the governor.
Despite these challenges, Fubara is expected to continue resisting political pressure.
“It is sad that the Federal Government is looking the other way because of what it stands to gain in 2027. Bullying people like they are doing now is wrong. I expect Fubara to fight on until the very last,” he said.
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