How Wike Is Using Police To Cause Crisis In Rivers State – Atiku’s Aide Reveal Details

Former Atiku aide, Demola Olarenwaju, claims that Minister Nyesom Wike is using police and courts to escalate his political feud with Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara. As local government elections near, Rivers is on edge, with accusations of federal interference stirring up tensions.

The political battle between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and his successor as Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, is heating up, with accusations of federal interference adding fuel to the fire. Demola Olarenwaju, a former Special Assistant on Digital Media Strategy to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has accused Wike of dragging the police and courts into his personal vendetta against Fubara, risking the stability of Rivers State.

The accusations came in the wake of an incident where Governor Fubara reportedly stormed the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) headquarters after the Nigeria Police Force attempted to prevent the scheduled local government elections from holding. Olarenwaju, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), claimed that Wike, in collaboration with the Inspector General of Police (IGP), was behind the move to disrupt the elections, sparking political unrest in the state.

Olarenwaju’s pointed accusations come at a time of escalating tensions between Wike and Fubara, two political figures who were once close allies. Wike, a former governor of Rivers State, is now accused of using his federal influence to undermine Fubara’s administration, allegedly enlisting the police and judiciary to interfere with the election process.

Olarenwaju did not mince words, stating: “Tinubu’s Minister, Wike, is dragging the courts and the police into his political beef with his successor, Governor Sim Fubara, whom the people are with.”

He further condemned Wike’s actions, describing them as an attempt to “set Rivers State on fire.” He expressed disappointment that Wike, once a respected figure in Rivers politics, is now accused of contributing to instability in his own state.

“It is a shame to him and his record as a former governor that he wants to set his own state on fire, but Fubara is fully on ground,” Olarenwaju wrote, highlighting the growing tension between the two leaders as the state approaches its local government elections.

The Rivers State Police Command had earlier issued a statement confirming that they would not provide security for the elections, citing a Federal High Court ruling that restrained the police from participating. This decision has been widely interpreted as part of a broader power struggle between Wike and Fubara, with accusations of federal involvement casting a shadow over the electoral process.

Olarenwaju’s criticism extended beyond Wike, as he also took aim at the All Progressives Congress (APC) government under President Bola Tinubu, accusing it of returning to “federal gangsterism” in its handling of the situation in Rivers. He called on the people of Rivers State to resist what he described as an assault on democracy.

“Terribly sad and absolutely condemnable that Nyesom Wike, in connivance with the IGP, are fomenting trouble in Rivers. This is entirely on APC under Tinubu’s watch,” he added.

The ongoing political battle between Wike and Fubara has raised concerns about the future of Rivers State, as the once-stable political landscape becomes increasingly volatile. Many are watching closely to see how this feud will impact the upcoming local government elections and whether Rivers will be able to maintain peace amidst the growing political tension.

As the situation develops, the question remains whether Governor Fubara will be able to assert his authority and proceed with the elections, or if Wike’s alleged interference will force a postponement or further unrest.