Jerry Omotsegunwa, the Special Assistant to the suspended Rivers State Governor on Electronic Mediahas stated that Governor Siminalayi Fubara has yet to be informed by his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, about the cause of their ongoing political hostilities.
Fubara and Wike have been embroiled in a political crisis since late 2023, culminating in President Bola Tinubu declaring a state of emergency in Rivers State on March 18, 2025, which led to the suspension of Governor Fubara and members of the state’s House of Assembly.
Former Transport Minister, Rotimi Amaechi, in a recent interview, suggested that the rift between Wike and Fubara was centered around money sharing.
However, Amaechi, who is also a former governor of Rivers State, condemned President Tinubu’s imposition of emergency rule in the state, calling it an unconstitutional act.
In response to Amaechi’s claim, Omotsegunwa told newsmen on Sunday that Wike had not clarified the reason behind his anger towards Fubara.
He described Amaechi’s statement as a personal opinion, noting that the issue had remained unresolved for nearly two years.
Omotsegunwa stated, “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.”
He continued, “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 concluded by acknowledging Amaechi’s right to express his opinion but reiterated that, until Wike provides a clear explanation, the true cause of the conflict remains unknown.
“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,” Omotsegunwa stated.
When contacted on Sunday for a reaction, Wike’s media aide, Lere Olayinka, declined comment on the matter.
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