- The feusld between the two politicians led to polarisation of the state house of assembly and the structure of local government secretariat.
Tony Okocha, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, has said peace will elude the state for now.
Okocha said Governor Similayi Fubara missed an opportunity to reconcile with Nyesom Wike, his estranged godfather, during the festive season.
WITHIN NIGERIA reports that the ongoing feud between Fubara and Wike has created deep divisions in Rivers State.
During an interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show, Okocha stated he doesn’t foresee peace returning to the state soon.
“I don’t see Rivers State coming out of this quagmire. By reason of prognosis, I am not a prophet of doom.”
Okocha emphasized that the festive season provides a chance for enemies to reconcile.
“The yuletide presents even enemies opportunities to visit one another and resolve their issues.”
He questioned why Fubara didn’t extend a courtesy greeting to Wike on his birthday.
“What could it have taken you? Your boss, as he used to call him, celebrated his birthday in December.”
Okocha suggested Fubara could have visited Wike to celebrate Christmas.
“The governor who’s suing for peace can just drive to the Minister’s house or anybody else’s to say, ‘I come to celebrate with you on Christmas Day.’”
Instead, Okocha noted Fubara’s aggressive stance.
“But instead of doing that, he’s threatening brimstone and fire.”
Ultimately, Okocha believes the governor holds the key to peace.
“I don’t see peace. I don’t see peace anytime soon because the governor holds the key.”
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