According to him, he was not surprised by reports that Fubara had withdrawn from the governorship race because the arrangement had already been agreed upon by political stakeholders in the state.
The former Rivers governor explained that part of the agreement was that impeachment plans against Fubara would be abandoned, while the governor, in return, would not pursue another tenure in office.
Wike stated that Fubara should never have obtained the governorship nomination form of the All Progressives Congress, APC, since the understanding had already been reached earlier.
He also accused the Rivers governor of failing to keep to the spirit of the agreement.
According to Wike, the decision to obtain the nomination form showed a lack of political sincerity and gentlemanliness on the part of the governor.
Wike further disclosed that President Bola Tinubu had intervened several times to restore peace and political stability in Rivers State.
He said the president played a key role in persuading lawmakers not to continue with impeachment proceedings against Fubara during the height of the political crisis in the state.
The remarks are the latest development in the prolonged political conflict between Wike and Fubara, which has continued to shape the political atmosphere in Rivers State ahead of the 2027 elections.
Political observers believe the dispute may significantly influence the future leadership structure and alliances within the state’s political landscape.
