The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that there would be no second chance for Siminalayi Fubara, accusing the Rivers State governor of failing to provide effective leadership.
Wike said any leader who is unable to sustain a functional working relationship with local government chairmen, members of the state House of Assembly, National Assembly members and other key stakeholders lacks the capacity to govern effectively.
He made the remarks on Friday during a
“thank you visit” to the Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, where he addressed supporters he described as members of the “Renewed Hope Family.”
According to the former Rivers State governor, the state cannot afford to be led by a governor who fails to honour agreements allegedly reached during a meeting with Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Wike recalled that he commenced a series of “thank you visits” to local government areas across the state last week, noting that the engagements were meant to appreciate supporters and also address pressing political developments in the state.
“We must make decisions. I heard somebody saying that those who worked for Atiku are back. They couldn’t give Atiku 10 per cent. So what is the political advantage?” Wike said. “I will not call their names because you all know them.”
He stressed that his political camp would remain firmly committed to supporting President Tinubu, adding, “We will do all we can to ensure that we give President Bola Ahmed Tinubu the total support that he requires.”
Wike further dismissed claims that financial inducements could resolve the political crisis in the state, insisting that transparency and adherence to agreements were key.
“Money cannot solve this problem the governor has started. Tell the Rivers people what was discussed with the President. If you succeed with the first one that was resolved, you will not succeed with the second one,” he warned.
Emphasising the need for unity and clear leadership, Wike said, “There cannot be two captains in one ship. Whoever is assuring you that when you shout ‘on your mandate’ all is well is deceiving you.”
He concluded that effective governance requires broad-based engagement, adding that “anyone who cannot relate with local government chairmen, state assembly members, National Assembly members and other stakeholders cannot provide good leadership.”
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