Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has acknowledged that his ongoing political feud with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has unexpectedly granted him the freedom to lead the state without external interference.
Fubara made this revelation while receiving the Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Henry Ndukauba, alongside other bishops at the Rivers State Government House in Port Harcourt. He expressed gratitude for the cleric’s earlier efforts to mediate peace between him and Wike, though those efforts ultimately failed.
The rift between Fubara and his predecessor, Wike, has persisted despite intervention attempts by President Bola Tinubu and other political stakeholders. However, reflecting on the situation, the governor suggested that the crisis, rather than weakening his administration, had given him an opportunity to govern without undue influence.
“God has a way of doing things,” Fubara stated. “Maybe if we had found peace back then, I wouldn’t be enjoying the freedom I have today. While peace is always preferable, sometimes trouble leads to a greater good.”
He reiterated that while political conflicts can be challenging, they sometimes pave the way for genuine leadership and development. Fubara further emphasized the importance of peace, both within the state and across the nation, as a critical factor in driving progress.
