‘Fubara Defected to APC for Himself, Not Rivers People’- Reuben Abati

• Reuben Abati has criticized Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), arguing that the move was driven by personal ambition rather than the interests of Rivers people.
• Abati dismissed Fubara’s justification for the defection as false, asserting that the governor crossed over to secure his political future and a second term bid.

Veteran journalist and political analyst Reuben Abati has sharply criticized Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s decision to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), arguing that the move was motivated by personal ambition rather than public interest.

Abati dismissed Governor Fubara’s claim that he defected “because of Rivers people” as untrue, stating that the governor moved to the APC primarily for his own benefit and to secure a second term in office.

The analyst further contended that the defection serves as conclusive proof that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike, remains the dominant political force in the state.

Abati’s critique views the defection as a self-serving political maneuver, cementing the idea that Wike still dictates the political direction and “owns the game” in Rivers State.

Fubara saying he defected to APC because of Rivers people is not true. He moved to APC for himself and to get a second term. His defection also proves that Nyesom wike is the owner of the game in Rivers State

– Reuben Abati

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In other news,….. Activist Juddie Osas has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, over her involvement in state political issues. Osas stated plainly that the position of the First Lady has no power under the law.

The sharp criticism came after an apparent clash or issue between the First Lady and an elected state Governor.

Osas argued that Mrs. Tinubu was acting beyond her non-elected role. He stressed the difference between her position and that of a Governor, who was chosen directly by the people.

In a public statement, Osas declared:

“Your aide could have passed the information. You were not elected and your office is not recognized by the constitution neither does it have any legislated or executive power. You are just the President’s wife. The Governor was elected by the state”

The activist’s comment questioned the First Lady’s authority and highlighted that the Governor holds power because they were directly “elected by the state.” This is a status Mrs. Tinubu does not share.