PDP Chieftain Reveals What Wike Said About Governor Fubara’s Second Term
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Sani, has revealed details of a private conversation he had with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, regarding the political future of Siminalayi Fubara, the governor of Rivers State.
Sani made the disclosure during an interview on Symfoni TV while commenting on the ongoing political tension in the state and growing speculation about whether Governor Fubara will seek a second term in office.
According to the PDP chieftain, Wike has deliberately chosen not to discuss the issue publicly.
He said the former Rivers governor made it clear that he does not want to be drawn into conversations about the governor’s political future.
Sani said the FCT minister believes that raising such discussions too early could trigger unnecessary arguments within the party and create divisions among supporters.
He explained that debates about re-election or succession often become sensitive when they begin long before party primaries or official political processes start.
According to him, premature political conversations can cause confusion within a party. Members may begin to interpret statements differently. That situation, he noted, can weaken internal unity and distract leaders from governance.
He said: “Wike recently told me that nobody should ask him whether Fubara is going to do a second term or not. This is to avoid premature debates that can scatter the party. For now, the people of Rivers State are watching closely, hoping that this political ‘robasese’ does not stop the development of the state. Wike is keeping his cards close to his chest.”
Sani added that experienced political leaders often prefer to wait until the appropriate time before discussing candidates or succession matters. According to him, such restraint helps prevent internal conflicts and keeps the focus on governance.
