I Feel For Fubara, I Don’t Know If His Spirit Has Left, I’m Ready For Peace – Wike

 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has responded to comments made by the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sim Fubara,

Fubara had recently said that he no longer wished to return to office because his "spirit has left."

Wike questioned the sincerity of Fubara’s statement, he said politicians often make emotional statements to gain public sympathy.

The minister spoke during his regular monthly press briefing held in Abuja on Monday.

According to Wike, the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State cannot be solved simply by one person leaving office.

He warned that if the problems are not resolved, the state could still face serious issues even after a state of emergency ends.

He said the State Assembly would still not cooperate and budgets might not be approved.

Wike said he once told Fubara that making peace was possible, but only with the right mindset.

He added that Fubara's refusal to listen to those who supported him has worsened the crisis.

The minister also criticised the protests happening in Rivers State.

He said peaceful dialogue cannot happen when people are constantly demonstrating and insulting others.

He expressed disappointment over Fubara’s behavior, especially since the crisis started within the governor’s first 100 days in office.

He questioned how someone could be pushed so easily after being given such an important opportunity.

Wike said he does not know if Fubara’s spirit has truly left, as the former governor claimed.

He repeated that such statements could be aimed at winning sympathy.

“He made a comment yesterday which I feel for him. He doesn’t need to be under this kind of situation if he had listened to people who put themselves down despite all odds and said no we will use him."

“Yet, you can’t calm down just within 100 days in office? What kind of pushing will people push you."

“How do I know his spirit is not there? We are politicians and we can say things to attract public sympathy. I’m not carried away by all these things."

“In reality, how would I know his spirit has left? I don’t know. I’m open for peace," he said.