Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to allow him to govern the state without interference.
Fubara’s plea comes as tensions between the two leaders escalate over control of the Rivers State political structure since he took office.
In a recent appearance on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Fubara emphasised the need for unity and support, stating, “My appeal is that everyone should shield their sword. Even to the minister, my oga, there is no need to destroy things. He (Wike) once ruled and the state was the envy of every other state.
“Another person is there now, what he needs is to give his support. After four years or who knows eight years I will also leave and another person will take over. That should be the spirit.
“When the election comes, you can fight and do whatever. But now is time for governance. We need all the support.
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“We are complaining that Nigeria’s oil production is low and we are trying to improve our production stage. We have the problems in Emohua and Degema, we are trying to manage it and we are now adding in-house issues. This is an in-house issue that ought not to be out,” he added.
Recall that Fubara recently held local government elections without the presence of police officers over the weekend.
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