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Rivers State political leadership disputes

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Political tensions in Rivers State have intensified due to ongoing disputes involving key political figures, including Nyesom Wike, Rotimi Amaechi, and Siminalayi Fubara. Initial reports highlighted clashes over leadership and ethnic representation. Samuel Nwanosike, a Wike loyalist, issued threats regarding the 2027 elections and accused Amaechi of failing to benefit the Ikwerre people. Concurrently, Udengs Eradiri of the Ijaw Youths Council Worldwide characterized the rift between Wike and Governor Fubara as an internal party matter rather than an ethnic struggle, noting that Wike had not consulted the Ijaw community before selecting Fubara as his successor. Wike publicly criticized Amaechi, alleging that the former governor’s previous decision to shut down state courts for nearly two years led to severe consequences. Wike also addressed national economic issues, defending the autonomy of state and local governments to manage increased revenue allocations resulting from fuel subsidy removal, arguing that the federal government lacks the authority to dictate such spending. ~~More recently,~~ During a media engagement in Port Harcourt, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike reaffirmed his commitment to President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, stating he is prepared for “political retaliation” from opposition figures like Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, noting he expects to be a “primary target” if Tinubu loses. ~~During a media chat in Port Harcourt,~~ Wike also accused the governors of Imo and Kwara states of working against his interests and criticized the Nigerian Bar Association leadership for prioritizing politics over the legal profession. He further questioned Rotimi Amaechi’s suitability for the vice presidency, citing his past actions involving the judiciary. Regarding infrastructure, he Wike reported that 76 out of 107 capital projects commissioned under the Tinubu administration in the FCT have been completed and noted that ~~over 87%~~ 29 out of 33 inherited infrastructure projects in the FCT are finished. ~~Wike also announced the suspension of a director within the Federal Capital Development Authority for allegedly approving illegal constructions on waterways.~~

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