- Rivers State Governor Fubara refers to former Governor Wike as his boss, addressing recent political tensions and urging calm
- Political crisis in Rivers State escalates, with President Tinubu summoning Wike and Fubara to Aso Rock for resolution talks
Governor Similanayi Fubara of Rivers State has referred to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as his boss during the rededication service of the 2023/2024 legal year of the Rivers State judiciary in Port Harcourt. The former governor, Wike, was present at the church service.
Governor Fubara addressed recent political events in the state, emphasizing that whatever has happened belongs to the past. He urged residents to remain calm and focused on praying for the peace and development of the state. Fubara clarified that he has not directed anyone to malign others.
The relationship between Wike and Fubara soured within six months after the handover of governance. Tensions escalated recently, leading to the setting ablaze of the State House of Assembly chamber and an attempted impeachment of the governor. Fubara, accompanied by supporters, vehemently opposed the impeachment threat.
The involvement of President Bola Tinubu, in summoning the two opposition figures to Aso Rock, reflects the gravity of the political crisis in Rivers State.
Kogi Poll: ‘We’ll build hotels on water’ – Dino
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State, Dino Melaye, on Thursday promised that when he is elected as governor, he will make the state a tourist attraction.
Mr Melaye specifically promised to construct three-star hotels on “water” in order to attract foreign investors to the state.
The PDP governorship candidate made the promise at the party’s mega rally in Lokoja, the state capital.
“We are going to make Kogi State a tourist attraction. We are going to promote tourism on water, we will invite partners from the whole world to provide infrastructure.