Every Time I Watch What Fubara Said And Did To Me, I Break Down In Tears — Wike
Published Tuesday, June 3, 2025
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Wike Reveals Emotional Impact of Fubara’s Betrayal Amid Abuja Water Crisis
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has opened up about the deep emotional pain caused by the actions of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, describing the betrayal as heartbreaking.
Wike accused Fubara of siding with his political enemies, a move that has left him devastated.
During a press briefing on Monday, Wike revealed that in his private moments, watching videos of Fubara’s speeches and actions often brings him to tears.
He shared, “Sometimes, when I’m alone and replay the videos of what Fubara said and did to me, I weep.”
Despite this emotional strain, Wike emphasized that he holds no personal grudge against Fubara but insists that any peace must be authentic. “I have said I want peace, but it must be genuine peace,” he said firmly.
Wike added that the resolution to the ongoing crisis in Rivers State rests with Fubara himself, not with him.
On another note, Wike addressed rumors of anti-party activities during the 2023 general elections, strongly denying any disloyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
He argued that if he had truly worked against the PDP, the party would not have won the governorship in Rivers State or secured seats in the National Assembly, especially considering his public support for President Bola Tinubu.
Speaking at the Abuja briefing, Wike also highlighted internal party dynamics, mentioning that he, Bode George, and other stakeholders had agreed that the PDP’s presidential ticket should be allocated to the South — a decision opposed by some members.
“In 2023, I clearly stated I would not support their presidential candidate. I insisted that for fairness and equity, the presidency should go to the South,” Wike recalled.
He explained, “You cannot have the National Chairman and the presidency from the same region. So you take one and give us the other.”
Despite opposition, Wike said he stood by his principles, refusing to back Atiku’s candidacy, believing it was unlikely he would win.
“So, why didn’t I leave PDP for APC? Out of all PDP governors then and now, who delivered 100% National Assembly seats and governorships? Rivers was the only state where PDP had such sweeping victories,” Wike noted.
He also referenced Bode George’s support for the Labour Party candidate Peter Obi, contrasting it with his own stance: “I said even if you support Obi, he cannot win, so let’s put sentiment aside. We all agreed to back a Southern candidate.”
Wike concluded by questioning the allegations of anti-party behavior: “If I was truly working against PDP, how would they have secured victories in Rivers? My support for Tinubu was a political decision, not betrayal
