Fubara vs Wike: Tension As Rivers House Of Assembly Suddenly Resumes Plenary

The Rivers State House of Assembly is set to resume plenary today, moving up its previously scheduled return date of January 26.

The sudden resumption comes amid the ongoing political rivalry between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory.

Recall that majority of the members of the Rivers State House of Assembly are loyal to the FCT Minister, who have sworn to work against Fubara in 2027.

Tension arising from the power struggle between Wike and Fubara has created uncertainties and anxieties in the oil rich Niger Delta state.

Details to follow…