The Real Reason Wike Skipped Fubara’s LGA During Rivers Tour

During his recent “thank-you” tour of the state, Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike steered clear of Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area, the home council of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
However, a local All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain told Punch that Wike deliberately avoided Opobo because of the state’s ongoing political unrest.

Due to the delicate nature of the issue, the politician, who spoke on condition of anonymity, claimed that the minister’s choice was motivated by self-preservation.

“My brother, would you have gone to Opobo if you were the one with the current political tension in the state created by Wike himself?” he asked.

Putting your hand in crocodile-infested water is what that will entail. No one threatened him or asked him not to come, but I believe he warned himself.

“Give it to him; he is aware of what is best for him.”

The source added that Wike’s choice to avoid Opobo would have been strengthened by his experiences in the nearby Bonny Local Government Area.

As we saw on TV, Bonny was deserted when the minister visited. It was to be expected given your familiarity with Bonny and Opobo’s past. Naturally, though, he is aware that he would not have gone to Opobo,” he remarked.

The politician calmly responded, “Nothing, but he will address himself,” when asked what would have happened if Wike had gone to Opobo. No real Opobo son or daughter would have gone. Thus, he is aware.

Remember that Wike wrapped up his visit at the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, where a rally took place on Sunday at the Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic in Rumuola.

Supporters flocked to the location to greet the former governor of Rivers, causing traffic jams along Aba Road and the Rumuola axis. The event allegedly had the highest attendance of the trip.