Wednesday, December 31, 2025 - The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said the people of Rivers State will not repeat past political “mistakes” as preparations for the 2027 general elections begin, signaling an early phase of political mobilization in the state.
Wike made the statement on Tuesday, December 30 during a
visit to Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, where he disclosed that
political activities would formally commence in January 2026. He cautioned
residents against making political choices they might later regret.
According to him, the people had already experienced the
consequences of previous decisions.
“We won’t make mistakes again. The first one you have done –
have they said thank you? So, if you make another mistake, that means they will
drive you out,” he said.
Although Wike did not directly mention Rivers State Governor
Siminalayi Fubara, his remarks were widely interpreted as a reference to the
ongoing political rift between both men.
Fubara, who succeeded Wike as governor in 2023, has since
presided over a deeply divided political environment in the state. His
administration has been marked by a prolonged struggle over control of the
state’s political structure, a crisis that later escalated into a
constitutional standoff.
The political tension eventually led to the declaration of a
state of emergency in Rivers State and the suspension of the governor, further
intensifying the power struggle ahead of the 2027 elections.
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