Elder Statesman Anabs Sara-Igbe has shared his thoughts on the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, involving Governor Siminalayi Fubara and former Governor Nyesom Wike. In an interview with News Central TV, Sara-Igbe explained that the crisis isn’t about political structures but money and control of resources.
According to Sara-Igbe, Wike is eyeing the presidency and believes controlling Rivers State’s wealth is key to achieving this goal. “He thinks money can get him the presidential ticket,” Sara-Igbe said. To secure this, Wike tried to control both the state’s resources and his current office, but his approach caused friction.
Sara-Igbe revealed that Wike played a significant role in Fubara’s election but continued to dominate even after Fubara became governor. “The governor couldn’t even pick his commissioners or advisers,” he noted, adding that Wike made all these decisions himself.
The situation worsened when Wike awarded contracts that tied up most of the state’s funds and decided how much would be paid and to which banks. He even controlled Rivers State’s internally generated revenue for months. When Governor Fubara eventually resisted, the conflict escalated.
Sara-Igbe advised Wike against trying to control the governor, citing lessons from history. “Once someone becomes governor, you can’t control him,” he concluded.
This crisis, according to Sara-Igbe, is a power struggle fueled by Wike’s ambition for higher political office and his belief that money is the ultimate tool to secure it.
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