The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called for the impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State if he is found to have committed an impeachable offense.
In a live media chat on Wednesday, Wike emphasized the importance of following the rule of law, stressing that if Fubara’s actions warrant impeachment, it should be carried out without hesitation.
“Politics is not a play. If he has done something to be impeached, let them impeach him. It’s not a criminal offense,” Wike stated, asserting that the political process must be respected.
Wike further criticized certain individuals within the governor’s circle, accusing them of undermining due process and making unreasonable demands.
He expressed disbelief at the idea that a small group of lawmakers could push through legislation that might later need Supreme Court intervention.
“I cannot believe that in this country, we are now at the point where Nigerians are talking about where three members of the House will sit and make a law, and they are talking about going to the Supreme Court.
Do we need to go to work?” Wike questioned, expressing frustration with the current state of governance.
The Minister also took a jab at the Rivers State High Court, describing it as the “worst” in the country.
He expressed his support for those challenging illegitimate actions and reiterated that elected officials should not be treated as subordinates.
“Speakers and Assembly members are not our children; they were elected; they are not your boys or your girls. You sit with them and play with them. I traveled with my Speakers, and I created relationships. It’s not a master-servant thing,” Wike explained, calling for mutual respect among political leaders.
Wike also recalled a painful moment in Rivers State politics when elder statesman Ferdinand Alabararba, who had supported the rise of an Ijaw governor, was later disrespected by the very individual he had championed.
“This elder statesman cried; he almost cried. This boy later insulted this elder statesman; now he can’t go back to him for help. Ordinarily, these are the people who will call the family people.
Forget about me,” Wike said, underscoring the importance of maintaining respect for those who have supported one’s political journey.
