Wike tackles Fubara, describes letter to Rivers Assembly as 'useless'

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister,
Nyesom Wike, has blasted Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, describing his letter on budget representation to members of the state’s House of Assembly as “useless”.

Wike made his feelings on the subject known on Wednesday in Abuja, the nation’s capital during a media chat.

The development comes after Rivers’ Assembly Speaker, Martin Amaewhule gave the governor a 48-hour ultimatum to re-present the 2025 budget.

Amaewhule’s ultimatum followed a Supreme Court’s judgement delivered by Justice Emmanuel Akomaye Agim, in which the apex court ordered the 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly who are loyal to the FCT minister to resume their duties immediately.

Reacting to Fubara’s letter to the state lawmakers, Wike, who was the immediate past governor of Rivers State, alleged that his successor is not sincere with his pursuit of peace in Rivers State.

According to him, Fubara needs to create a good relationship with the state legislature instead of playing to the gallery.

“Letter to the Rivers House of Assembly is useless; he’s playing to the gallery,” Wike said.