Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has asserted that reinstated Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara can still secure a second term in office. This claim emerges amid speculation that Fubara may be barred from seeking re‑election because of the crisis surrounding his predecessor. According to Ayodele, Fubara’s chances of a second term depend on seeking divine guidance and remaining loyal to Nyesom Wike, his political patron. Such loyalty would require ceding the deputy‑governor position to the state assembly speaker, while Fubara’s chosen deputy would serve only as a figurehead.
In a statement issued by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Ayodele warned that Rivers State would not achieve full peace as long as Fubara remains indecisive, a stance that could provoke anger among his allies. He also noted that the conflict between Wike and Fubara is unresolved, suggesting that Fubara might be used as a check on Wike’s political influence. Ayodele praised President Tinubu for intervening in the state’s crisis, crediting the intervention with averting calamity and bloodshed. He described the declaration of a state of emergency as a precautionary measure that has helped prevent further violence.
The situation in Rivers State remains complex, with underlying tensions among key political figures. As the state navigates this challenging period, the actions of Governor Fubara and his relationship with Nyesom Wike will be closely monitored. The potential for additional conflict and its implications for the state’s stability and governance will be important to watch in the coming months.
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