I wanted Fubara removed, but Tinubu’s intervention saved him - Wike

I wanted Fubara removed, but Tinubu’s intervention saved him - Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed that he had pushed for the complete removal of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, amid the ongoing political crisis in the state. Speaking during a media chat in Abuja on Friday, Wike didn’t hold back his frustration, stating that President Bola Tinubu's declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers effectively saved Governor Fubara from being ousted. “As a politic…

“I Wanted Fubara To Be Removed, But Tinubu S Rescued Him With State Of Emergency”

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed that he had advocated for the complete removal of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, but it was President Bola Tinubu’s decisive action that The post “I Wanted Fubara To Be Removed, But Tinubu S Rescued Him With State Of Emergency”- Wike appeared first on .

Wike’s Shock Revelation: Sought Fubara’s Exit, Tinubu’s Rule Saved Rivers!

Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Rivers State governor, revealed on April 17, 2025, that he actively sought the removal of his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, amid a protracted political feud that destabilized the oil-rich state. Speaking candidly, Wike credited President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency on March 18, 2025, with averting a governance collapse in Rivers. Tinubu’s decisive ac…

Emergency Rule: Why House Of Reps Rescheduled Rivers Administrator’s Summon

There are indications that the House of Representatives and the Presidency may be jostling for control of the affairs of the Rivers State government. Recall that President Bola Tinubu, while declaring emergency rule in Rivers State on March 18, 2025, had stated that the Sole Administrator, retired Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, would be reporting to the Federal Executive Council (FEC). However, the House of Representatives, while approving the emergency…

“I wanted Fubara removed, but Tinubu saved him with state of emergency”

GistReel The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that he had pushed for the outright removal of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, but it was President Bola Tinubu’s timely intervention that ultimately saved the embattled governor. Speaking during a media briefing in Abuja on Friday, Wike stated that he was not in favor of the state of emergency declared in Rivers, but admitted that the move effecti…

Tinubu’s emergency rule foiled Fubara’s removal from office – Wike

Mr. Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has made a stunning revelation about the recent state of emergency in Rivers State. According to Wike, he had been pushing for the removal of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, but President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency on March 18 ultimately intervened, sparing Fubara’s tenure. This development has sparked intense reactions, with many questioning the motivations behind Wi…