Rivers Political Crisis: Fubara Supporters Have Been Defeated by Wike – Ihunwo Admits

Former Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Ambassador Chijioke Ihunwo, has admitted that supporters of Governor Siminalayi Fubara lost the prolonged political battle against the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.

Ihunwo made the admission on Tuesday during an appearance on Arise Television’s Morning Show, where he discussed the political situation in Rivers State.

When asked who currently holds the position of “001” in the state, the former council chairman insisted that Fubara remained the number one political leader by virtue of his position as governor.

“Fubara is my direct principal, and he remains the 001 being the governor of the state,” he said.

He described Fubara as his direct principal and disclosed that the governor had encouraged his supporters to join the Rainbow Coalition championed by Wike.

Ihunwo’s comments come amid the prolonged political crisis that has divided political interests in Rivers State, particularly between supporters of the governor and those loyal to the FCT minister.

According to the former council chairman, the political confrontation has now come to an end, with leaders across the state becoming united and working towards a common purpose.

His remarks suggest a shift towards political reconciliation in Rivers State, following months of tension and rivalry between the camps of Fubara and Wike.