Fubara named APC leader in Rivers, not Wike, says Bwala
President Bola Tinubu’s adviser, Daniel Bwala, has stated that Governor Siminalayi Fubara is the recognised leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State. He emphasised that former governor Nyesom Wike is not a member of the APC and cannot speak for the party. Bwala clarified that Wike’s current role as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory does not grant him authority within the APC. He urged all stakeholders to respect constitutional processes and allow Fubara to govern without obstruction.
What we know
- Daniel Bwala said the APC national chairman’s position is that Fubara leads the party in Rivers, not Wike.
- Bwala noted that Wike may be a leader in the PDP but has no standing in the APC.
- He stated that impeachment proceedings against Fubara should not obstruct the governor’s duties.
- Bwala explained that Wike’s ministerial role is a federal appointment and does not confer APC authority.
- He called for respect for constitutional processes and said the APC’s recognition of Fubara settles the leadership dispute in Rivers State.
