Wike Vs Fubara: Fubara Talks About Picking The Weak Link

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has clarified his decision to adopt a stance of “weakness” in his political engagement with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.

According to political analysts, Fubara made the remarks while receiving the Man of the Year award at the New Telegraph Award/Dinner Night on Friday in Lagos State. He described his choice as a deliberate strategy aimed at fostering peace, ensuring political survival, and protecting broader national interests.

In his acceptance speech, the governor addressed what he described as prolonged political tension affecting governance in Rivers State. Observers, he noted, have often misunderstood his approach as a sign of frailty, whereas it was a conscious and strategic decision.

Fubara stated, “Some of these pains, some persons described them as weakness, while others say it as being strong, but I choose for a lot of reasons to be weak. Weak, because I want peace. Weak, because we need to survive. Weak, because I need to also protect those things that are dear, not just to me, but to our dear nation. Weakness is a virtue. It pays at the right time.”

He emphasized that his actions are guided by the need to maintain stability and protect the interests of both Rivers State and the nation at large.