Wike reveals Fubara’s biggest mistakes as Rivers gov

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has identified what he described as the biggest mistakes made by Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, saying the governor attempted to distance himself from the political structure that produced him and began building his own structure less than 100 days after taking office.

Wike said Fubara’s early political moves showed a lack of appreciation for those who backed his emergence as governor and undermined the foundation that brought him to power.

The former Rivers governor spoke on Saturday during a special media chat in Port Harcourt, where he reflected on the political crisis in the state and his relationship with his successor.

Wike said he left office after putting in place projects and policies he expected Fubara to continue, with the goal of positioning Rivers State to compete with Lagos in infrastructure development. According to him, he was unaware that the governor had chosen a different path.

He said his administration initiated the multi-billion-naira Port Harcourt Ring Road project connecting several local government areas before he left office, describing it as one of the legacy projects designed to transform the state.

The FCT minister also said his government completed and commissioned 12 flyovers, which he noted improved transportation, infrastructure and the physical outlook of Port Harcourt and neighbouring areas.

Wike maintained that politicians must exercise caution in making decisions, adding that Fubara’s actions widened the development gap he had hoped to close between Rivers and Lagos states.

Wike stated, “In politics you have to be careful. There are those who want you to succeed and make a name. The opportunity that you have been given, not everybody that has that opportunity….