"I-Don’t-Want-to-Visit-Wike-in-Kuje-Prison":-Fayose-Warns-Minister-to-De-escalate-Rivers-Feud
"I Don’t Want to Visit Wike in Kuje Prison": Fayose Warns Minister to De-escalate Rivers Feud
By Dave Ikiedei Asei | Wisdom Tide News/February 10, 2026
In a characteristically blunt assessment of the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has issued a stern warning to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Fayose, a long-time ally of the Minister, expressed grave concerns that the escalating friction between Wike and his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, is leading toward a legal and political precipice.
Speaking at a high-level political gathering earlier today, Fayose urged the Minister to heed the subtle shifts in the Presidency’s stance and "let Fubara breathe," suggesting that the current trajectory could end in state-sanctioned repercussions.
The Warning: "I Don’t Want to Visit You in Kuje"
Fayose’s remarks centered on the inevitability of federal intervention when internal party squabbles begin to threaten national stability or executive decorum. He noted that while Wike has enjoyed significant influence within the current administration, no individual is bigger than the institution of the Presidency.
"Politics is a game of seasons," Fayose remarked. "I am telling my brother, Nyesom Wike: the Presidency has essentially signaled that it is time to move on. If this obsession with controlling Rivers State continues to the point of breaking laws or inciting chaos, the law will take its course. I am saying this because I don’t want to be visiting anyone in Kuje Prison. We’ve seen how these stories end."
A Shift in the Political Tide
The "Wisdom Tide" in Abuja suggests that the Presidency, which previously maintained a cautious "hands-off" approach to the Rivers crisis, is now prioritizing administrative stability. Sources indicate that the constant litigations and the paralysis of the Rivers State House of Assembly have become an eyesore for the federal government’s "Renewed Hope" agenda.
Fayose’s intervention highlights three critical points:
- Executive Autonomy: The need for Wike to acknowledge Governor Fubara as the sole constitutional head of Rivers State.
- Presidency Fatigue: A growing impatience within the Villa regarding the persistent distractions caused by the FCT Minister’s local battles.
- Legal Risk: The potential for judicial or anti-graft agencies to be "unleashed" if the political temperature is not lowered.
The Fubara Factor
Since the crisis began, Governor Fubara has transitioned from a quiet technocrat to a defiant political figure, rallying grassroots support and navigating a complex legislative minefield. Fayose pointed out that the more Wike fights, the more he inadvertently strengthens Fubara’s "underdog" narrative, which has resonated with the Rivers electorate.
Conclusion
As the 2027 election cycle begins to loom in the distance, the advice from a veteran like Fayose carries significant weight. Whether the Minister of the FCT will pivot toward a more conciliatory role or continue the offensive remains to be seen. However, the message from his peers is clear: the cost of this confrontation may soon become higher than any political prize is worth.
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