RismadarVoice Reporters
January 13, 2026
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has advised Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to make amends with Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, instead of engaging in ongoing political confrontations that have fueled instability in the state.
Speaking in an interview on Tuesday, Fayose emphasized the importance of humility and reconciliation in governance.
He said, “My own position is always clear. Fubara, my Governor, all of them, got their strength from other people.”
Fayose cited examples from other states, highlighting how humility prevents political crises.
“Look at Kogi. Why are we not having issues in Kogi? Why is Governor Kogi being very humble? Whatever you say about Yahaya Bello, he doesn’t want to hear it,” he said.
Recalling advice he gave to his successor in Ekiti, Fayose urged Fubara to remember the platforms and support provided by predecessors.
“I told my Governor, whatever Governor Fayemi, what I’ve done to you, or whatever way you feel, don’t worry about that. Remember the day he gave you that platform. Don’t say ill of him, cooperate with him,” he said.
Fayose also commented on the contentious title of “001” in Rivers politics, cautioning Fubara against challenging Wike’s authority.
“There’s a difference between the office and 001. What brought about the 001? Who gave you the platform to call yourself the 001? It is a sad narrative for Governor Fubara to be struggling. Rather, he should manage the situation,” he said.
He appealed to Fubara to seek peace, stressing that genuine reconciliation goes beyond superficial apologies.
“Let me tell you again. I want to advise Governor Fubara again. Please governor Fubara, I’m begging you, go and make amends and be at peace,” he said.
Fayose further reflected on lessons from his own political career, urging Fubara to respect constitutional obligations and mentorship.
“Constitution is binding on you, binding on me and binding on Rivers people. That is the more reason why Governor Fubara… climb down from his high horse, look for his brother, his leader… come to the office of the governor,” he said.
The comments come as the Rivers State House of Assembly has commenced proceedings to impeach Governor Fubara, citing alleged gross misconduct, including the demolition of the Assembly complex, extra-budgetary spending, and defiance of a Supreme Court ruling on legislative autonomy.
The political feud between former Governor Wike and Governor Fubara, which has persisted since late 2023, reportedly revolves around control of the state’s political structure, including the Peoples Democratic Party apparatus and the State Assembly.
