Rivers Crisis: Stripping Away My Base Renders Me Politically Ineffective, Affirms Nyesom Wike

 Nyesom Wike, the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former governor of Rivers State, has commented on the ongoing crisis in Rivers State, particularly the move to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

The relationship between Wike and Fubara has deteriorated in light of the Assembly's threat to impeach the governor, and there have been accusations that Wike is involved in the impeachment plot.

To further complicate matters, the Rivers Assembly Complex was engulfed in flames on a Sunday night, just before a planned vote to remove the sitting governor. Monday morning witnessed a dramatic turn of events with the removal of principal officers in the Assembly, accompanied by the sound of gunshots in the air.

In a surprising twist, Fubara visited the Assembly Complex on Monday to assess the extent of the damage and claimed that he had been shot at by the police.

During a meeting with South-South leaders at his office on Tuesday, October 31, Wike stressed the significance of maintaining his political base to sustain his political relevance.

He asserted that losing one's political base equates to losing political relevance, and most politicians aim to maintain their political structure. Wike questioned whether anyone would allow their political base to be dismantled without resistance, emphasizing that every politician has their own base, which is crucial for their political standing.

"In politics, internal conflicts are inevitable," he remarked. "However, when things go awry, it's essential to ask questions. These issues are part of the political process and should be resolved within the party's mechanisms, rather than being turned into ethnic disputes."

Wike expressed confidence that his party would address the ongoing issues, and he acknowledged that every politician is guided by their personal interests within the larger political landscape.