Former senator Shehu Sani commented on the political crisis in Rivers State, stating that the dispute surrounding the impeachment threat against Governor Fubara is rooted in struggles over political control rather than the interests of the people. Sani made the remarks during an interview on TVC News from 3:57 on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, while speaking on the ongoing tensions involving key political actors in the state.
Speaking on the limits of political influence once an individual assumes executive office, Sani said the authority of a sitting governor is constitutionally defined and cannot be overridden by external forces. According to him, “Well, the point is that once a person assumes the position of authority or power as a governor of a state, he has limits of power to him, and you cannot dictate to him, you cannot manipulate him, you cannot play him around except if he wants to, despite the role you have played.”
Referring to Nyesom Wike, Sani said the former governor should be mindful of his own political history and public positions. He stated, “And for Wike, he ought to understand that he was once a governor who has spoken out against godfatherism, and he should not overstretch his control to the point that it will lead the governor to revolt against him.”The former senator suggested that attempts to exert excessive influence could deepen the crisis rather than resolve it.
Sani further addressed the broader implications of the political standoff, distancing it from public welfare or governance concerns. According to him, “Now, what is happening in Rivers state is not about the people of Rivers state.” He continued by identifying what he described as the core issue driving the conflict, stating, “It’s about control of political power.” See More
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