Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has leveled accusations against Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, alleging that Fubara orchestrated the burning of a section of the State House Assembly complex.
Wike asserted that this drastic action was taken by Fubara upon learning of an impeachment attempt against him.
In response to inquiries about his endorsement of Fubara’s impeachment, Wike questioned the logic behind such an assumption.
He emphasized that Fubara did not inform him about any impeachment proceedings and questioned the motive behind orchestrating the burning of the legislative chambers.
Expressing concerns about the injection of “ethnic politics” into the situation, Wike, Fubara’s immediate predecessor, highlighted the unprecedented nature of such political dynamics in the oil-rich state.
He remarked on the duration and complexity typically associated with impeachment procedures, challenging the abruptness of the alleged incident.
The fire at the Rivers State House of Assembly Complex occurred on October 29, coinciding with speculations about an impeachment procedure against Governor Fubara.
The political tension between Wike and Fubara, both members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), escalated before the alleged impeachment plot.
The duo, however, appeared together at a public event following a reconciliation facilitated by President Bola Tinubu.
Fubara, describing the discord as a “father-and-son matter,” assured the public that internal issues would be resolved.
Addressing a military delegation led by Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, at the Government House in Port Harcourt, Fubara expressed optimism about the resolution of any internal problems within the party.
