Wike's Frustration Stems from Shift in Alliances, Says Umar Sani
In a video shared by News Central TV and reported by Punch, Umar Sani, a member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), shed light on the ongoing tensions between former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike and several PDP governors. According to Sani, Wike's anger arises from the shifting loyalties of governors he once considered close allies, who are now aligning themselves with Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara.
Party Tradition Fuels Rift
Sani explained that the discord stems from a collective decision made by PDP governors to support Governor Sim Fubara as the rightful leader of the party in Rivers State, following party tradition. This decision has reportedly strained Wike’s relationships with several governors, particularly those whom he had previously helped in significant ways.
"Wike will be upset because, traditionally, the party's leadership in the state should go to the sitting governor, which in this case is Fubara," Sani noted. However, Wike appears to feel personally slighted by the move, as he perceives it as a betrayal by his former allies.
Former Allies Turn Their Backs
Sani further elaborated that Wike is particularly aggrieved because many of these governors, including Bala Mohammed, Seyi Makinde, and Caleb Mutfwang, Governor of Plateau State, were once close to him. He had supported them in various capacities, but they are now siding with Fubara, a move that Wike views as a personal affront.
"Wike feels abandoned," Sani said. "He’s thinking, ‘Look at Makinde, who was once my man; now he’s joining them. Look at the Plateau governor, whom I assisted during his Supreme Court battle, and now he’s dismissing me.’"
The Weight of Betrayal
Sani went on to highlight the depth of Wike's feelings of betrayal, naming several other governors whom Wike had helped in the past. This includes Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri and Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, both of whom were previously aligned with Wike but are now supporting Fubara.
"Even Bala Mohammed, who was one of my closest allies, has turned against me," Wike is reportedly lamenting. "They are all supporting someone I appointed governor, who has now shown disloyalty towards me."
Wike’s Anger Is Understandable
In Sani’s view, Wike's anger is understandable given the nature of his relationships with these governors and the perceived betrayal. "Naturally, Wike will be angry," Sani remarked. "He feels abandoned by people he once considered friends and allies, and that’s a tough pill to swallow, especially when those individuals have benefitted from his support in the past."
This fallout has caused significant tension within the PDP, with Wike feeling increasingly isolated from his former allies, as they now rally behind Governor Fubara, whom Wike believes has not shown the loyalty expected of someone he helped bring to power
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