Former Senator Magnus Abe has accused politicians supporting Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara of prioritising personal political ambitions over the state’s well-being, alleging that their ultimate goal is to undermine Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory.
Abe expressed his concerns during a Rivers State stakeholders’ programme hosted by Wike in celebration of the New Year, stressing that the backing Fubara enjoys is not genuine.
“Nobody is with Governor Fubara because they love Rivers State or Governor Fubara. They are with him because they see him as a means to achieve their political goal — to bring down the FCT Minister,” Abe said.
Reflecting on the 2023 elections, Abe admitted that many politicians, including himself, engaged in anti-party activities, a sentiment he believes is shared by those now aligned with Fubara.
“In the last election, everyone in Rivers State did anti-party. With all due respect, I too did anti-party. I did not allow the SDP candidate to come and campaign here, and when he came to my house, I made it clear I was with Tinubu. Oga (Wike), you too did anti-party.
“You were very clear that you were with Tinubu, not the PDP presidential candidate. The current governor (Fubara) also did anti-party; he was with you and did not support the PDP presidential candidate,” Abe asserted.
He further alleged that those now supporting Fubara once backed candidates from opposing parties during the elections.
“The PDP leaders supporting Fubara today didn’t support the PDP governorship candidate, Governor Fubara. They supported the APC candidate. Likewise, the APC leaders did not support their presidential candidate but backed the PDP presidential candidate. So, everyone did anti-party, but the only one people keep talking about is the one done by Nyesom Wike, and that’s because he succeeded, and others failed.”
Abe warned Fubara to remain cautious of his allies, stating, “These politicians are pursuing their own interests. If tomorrow, you are no longer able to advance their agenda — to bring down Wike — they will abandon you and move on to someone else.
My advice to you, sir, is to know that these people are not with you out of love for Rivers State. Those who truly love Rivers State will show it through their actions, not by plotting to bring down Wike.”
The senator urged politicians in Rivers to prioritize unity and collaboration for the state’s development. He advised Fubara to work with true patriots to address the challenges facing the state.
“No governor can on his own declare the seats of legislators vacant. Work with other patriots to save the state,” Abe concluded.
