Wike Yet to Disclose Real Cause of Conflict with Fubara – Aide

The Special Assistant to the suspended Rivers State Governor on Electronic Media, Jerry Omotsegunwa, has said that Governor Siminalayi Fubara still does not know why his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, turned against him.

The crisis between the two has led to President Bola Tinubu declaring a state of emergency in Rivers State on March 18, 2025, with Governor Fubara and members of the State House of Assembly suspended.

Former Transport Minister and ex-Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi recently told DW in an interview that the dispute between Wike and Fubara was about money sharing.

Amaechi also criticized President Tinubu’s decision to impose emergency rule in Rivers, calling it unconstitutional.

Reacting to Amaechi’s comments, Omotsegunwa said that Wike had never explained the reason behind his hostility toward Fubara.

He dismissed Amaechi’s claim as a personal opinion and emphasized that the real cause of the crisis remains unknown.

“As it stands right now, I will not dispute Amaechi’s position even though he has the right to his own opinion. This crisis has dragged on for almost two years now, and nobody has told us what the actual problem is,” Omotsegunwa said.

He added, “The FCT minister has not told us anything that led to the crisis, and the governor too has not provided any clarity.”

“The other day, when they talked about impeaching the governor, he asked, ‘What is my offence?’ and the FCT minister said the governor tried to destroy his structure and all. These matters put together, we’ve not been able to decipher.”

Omotsegunwa maintained that until Wike gives a clear explanation, the reason behind the conflict remains uncertain.

“So, as much as I don’t want to say he has lied, I also say he has the right to his own opinion, and that is his personal opinion,” he stated.