Rivers power shift, Wïke direct line to president is cut off as fubara gains unstoppable edge
Rivers power shift, Wïke direct line to president is cut off as fubara gains unstoppable edge
According to our report, the political tide in Rivers State has taken a dramatic turn. If you’re curious about the deeper meaning behind dreams like eating, crying, seeing snakes, floods, or old houses, the full breakdown is available on NewsVista .
Political analyst Austin Aigbe reveals that former Governor Nyesom Wike’s once-unshakable influence is now waning as Governor Siminalayi Fubara strengthens ties with the ruling APC.
In a recent interview, Aigbe explained that Fubara now enjoys direct access to President Bola Tinubu and top APC leadership—a level of legitimacy Wike can no longer command. The era when Wike could bypass structures to seek presidential support against Fubara is effectively over.
Aigbe emphasized that this shift reflects a familiar pattern in Nigerian politics: power flows to sitting governors with control of state resources and strategic party backing, especially with the 2027 elections looming. Rivers State, he notes, has entered a new chapter where political clout is defined by present authority, not past achievements. The implications for Wike and his loyalists could reshape the state’s political landscape en
