Former Ekiti Governor Fayose Gives Reason Wike, Fubara May Never Reconcile
- Former governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose, revealed that the feud between FCT minister Nyesom Wike and Rivers state governor Siminalayi Fubara has escalated beyond reconciliation
- Fayose expressed regret that Fubara did not heed his earlier advice to avoid Wike’s trouble
- On the presidential ambitions of former vice president Atiku Abubakar, Fayose suggested that Atiku should retire from politics due to his age
Former govenor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose, has disclosed that the ongoing conflict between the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and Rivers state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reached a point of no return.
Legit.ng reports that the feud, which centred around control of Rivers State's political landscape, had led to a divided state assembly and legal battles.
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During an interview on Channels TV, Fayose called the situation "very unfortunate."
He stated that the animosity between the two leaders had intensified, expressing regret that Governor Fubara had not taken his earlier advice.
He said:
"I advised Fubara to avoid Wike’s trouble in good faith, shortly after his electoral victory.
"Now, the crisis has crossed the rubicon. Even if you want to resolve it, how do you restore the trust? It’s too late for reconciliation."
Atiku should step away from politics - Fayose
Fayose also weighed in on the presidential ambitions of former vice president Atiku Abubakar, advising him to steer clear of politics, Vanguard reported.
His words:
“At this stage, with all due respect to him, Atiku should consider retiring from active politics.
"By the time Asiwaju [President Bola Tinubu] finishes his term, Atiku will be around 80 or 81 years old. What will be the attraction then?"
Fayose emphasized that Nigeria is looking for younger leadership, urging Atiku to bow out while his legacy remains strong.
He said:
"We should leave the stage when the ovation is loudest. I respect him, but Nigerians are craving for a younger generation of leaders now more than ever."
PDP finally opens can of worms on Fubara, Wike feud
In a similar development, Legit.ng reported that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has somewhat blamed the Rivers state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, for the crisis rocking the state.
Specifically, the opposition party accused Fubara of rejecting opportunities to control the party structure in the state.
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