Forum to Wike: Leave Rivers Alone, Focus on FCT

The Unified Nigeria Youth Forum (UNYF) has told Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to shift his focus from Rivers State. Daily Trust reports that the relationship between Wike, the immediate past governor of Rivers and his successor Siminalayi Fubara went sour less than six months after handover. The crisis reached its […]

The Unified Nigeria Youth Forum (UNYF) has told Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to shift his focus from Rivers State.

Daily Trust reports that the relationship between Wike, the immediate past governor of Rivers and his successor Siminalayi Fubara went sour less than six months after handover.

The crisis reached its height a few weeks ago when the chamber of the State House of Assembly was set ablaze and the subsequent move to impeach the governor.

Fubara had stormed the Complex alongside his supporters, vowing to fight the impeachment threat.

President Bola Tinubu had waded into the crisis by summoning the duo who are of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to Aso Rock.

Weighing in, UNYF, in a statement by Mayowa Ajibade, its Director of Media and Publicity, called on Wike to shift his focus towards ensuring the safety of the FCT and refrain from meddling in the affairs of Rivers State.

“UNYF wish to commend Governor Fubara for maintaining composure. This display of maturity in the face of adversity is commendable and reflects his commitment to upholding the rule of law and maintaining peace in the oil rich River State.

“As a united voice representing the Nigerian youth, UNYF pledges to take action if Wike continues his shenanigans and fails to cease interfering in the affairs of Rivers State. We will be left with no choice but to organize peaceful demonstrations and occupy the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) until our demands are met,” the statement read in part.