Arise Television presenter Rufai Oseni has cautioned President Bola Tinubu against allowing the impeachment process initiated against Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to proceed.
Oseni argued that the removal of Fubara would reflect poorly on President Tinubu’s ability to protect governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a post shared on his Facebook page, Oseni said the impeachment plot undermines claims by government officials that the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State was meant to protect the governor and restore stability.
According to him, the continuation of impeachment proceedings despite the state of emergency shows that no lasting peace or settlement has been achieved. He added that the situation suggests the intervention has failed to safeguard Fubara’s position.
Oseni further observed that the political struggle appears to be tilting in favor of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, noting that Wike currently holds the upper hand in the ongoing dispute.
He raised several questions about the unfolding events, including whether President Tinubu would intervene to stop the impeachment, whether he would side with Governor Fubara, and whether the Chief Judge would allow the process to continue. Oseni also queried whether existing court orders would be respected and if the crisis could push Wike towards aligning with the opposition.
He concluded by saying that the outcome of the political standoff would become clearer with time.
“Also, for those government officials that say the state of emergency was to save Fubara, that argument has been nullified by this impeachment notice.
“Despite the state of emergency, no peace and settlement, President Tinubu’s state of emergency didn’t save Fubara because an impeachment is still going ahead.
“One thing is certain currently: Wike is leading in this fight. Wike 100, President Tinubu 50.
“Will President Tinubu be able to save Fubara from Wike? Will President Tinubu side with Fubara?
“Will the Chief Judge go ahead with the process? Will the court order hold?
“Will Wike work against Tinubu and probably join the opposition? Time will tell.”
