‘You Replaced Him Instead of Praying’ – Wike Criticizes Fubara

The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has come under fire from Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike for failing to reinstall His Royal Highness Eze Ohna Sergent Awuse, the Paramount Ruler of Emohua, as Chairman of the Rivers State Traditional Rulers Council.

Recall that in 2024, Fubara appointed Eze Chike Worlu Wodo as the Paramount Ruler of Apara Kingdom in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, replacing Eze Ohna Awuse, a close supporter of Wike.

However, Wike criticized Fubara when addressing at the palace of His Royal Highness, Ohna Sergent Awuse, who is also the Chairman of the South-South Traditional Rulers Forum on Sundau, during a special Christmas visit to his supporters in Emohua Local Government Area.

Wike disclosed that Awuse had been unwell and entered a coma, at which point the state government withdrew him from the chairmanship and named a successor.

“Chief Awuse was the Chairman of Rivers State Traditional Rulers Council,” he stated.

“Chief Awuse became ill and entered a coma. Rather of asking God to help this guy, they dismissed him from his position as Chairman of the Rivers State Traditional Rulers Council.

“Go and reinstall Chief Awuse, please. It has been challenging thus far.

“You say I’m an idiot? Am I a fool?

“Well, wrestling is always an option. Do you get what I’m saying? You are aware of the beginning of wrestling. The major players don’t show up at that time.