A former Commissioner for Employment Generation and Empowerment in Rivers State, Leloonu Nwibubasa, has described the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, as politically overwhelmed and searching for scapegoats.
Nwibubasa made the remarks on Friday during an interview on Arise Television, where he accused the former Rivers governor of refusing to allow peace and effective governance to take root in the state.
According to him, Wike has continued to attack his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, while also directing blame at individuals and groups he said have no real involvement in Rivers State politics.
“He is not only attacking his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, but also throwing tantrums and blaming outside actors that have nothing to do with politics in Rivers State,” Nwibubasa said.
He further stated that Wike has remained in the news for the wrong reasons, alleging that the FCT Minister deliberately stirs political tension in Rivers State despite leaving office as governor eight years ago.
“It is difficult to understand why someone who left office eight years ago would not allow Rivers people to rest by letting governance take place,” he added.
Nwibubasa concluded that Wike appears to be politically “drowning” and blaming everyone around him, describing the situation as unhealthy for the state’s political stability.
He advised the FCT Minister to reconsider his approach, particularly as he allegedly does not belong to any political party at the moment, stressing that Wike cannot continue to dominate Rivers politics without clear party affiliation.
