The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Tony Okocha, has ruled out the possibility of peace returning soon to the state.
Okocha said Governor Similayi Fubara could have used the festive season to mend fences with his estranged godfather, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
Media Talk Africa reported that the ongoing political crisis in the state between Fubara and Wike has continued to create divisions in Rivers State.
While speaking on Tuesday, the APC chieftain, during an interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show programme, said he does not see peace returning to the state anytime soon.
“I don’t see Rivers State coming out of this quagmire. By reason of prognosis, I am not a prophet of doom.
“The yuletide presents even enemies opportunities to visit one another and resolve their issues. The governor of Rivers State and his immediate benefactor could not be enemies. Even if they were, the festive season is a time to exchange convivialities and goodwill.
“What could it have taken you? Your boss, as he used to call him, celebrated his birthday in December. Even if it were just a scroll of news to say ‘congratulations on your birthday,’ that doesn’t take anything away from you, from my own assessment.
“The governor who’s suing for peace can just drive to the Minister’s house or anybody else’s to say, ‘I come to celebrate with you on Christmas Day.’ I am sure nobody will chase the governor away if he visits his home. But instead of doing that, he’s threatening brimstone and fire.
“I don’t see peace. I don’t see peace anytime soon because the governor holds the key.”
