Former All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Rivers State, Tonye Cole, has described the emergence of Governor Sim Fubara as controversial, saying his administration has faced challenges from the beginning.
Cole made the comment on Friday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, where he discussed Fubara’s recent reconciliation with former governor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as well as developments in Rivers politics.
According to Cole, Fubara’s decision to return to Wike’s camp was likely based on consultations with his close allies and a consideration of what would be best for the remainder of his administration.
He noted that having chosen to remain governor and complete his tenure, Fubara must now focus on effective governance rather than returning to political conflicts.
Cole argued that the political crisis between Fubara and his predecessor, Wike, negatively affected Rivers State and did not reflect the expectations of residents who wanted a different approach to governance.
He said the state now has an opportunity to establish a new political direction and improve its leadership process.
Cole expressed hope that Rivers State would use the current situation to build a better governance system and ensure that future leaders are chosen through a more credible process.
BACKSTORY:
The political situation in Rivers State has remained a subject of intense debate following the fallout between Governor Sim Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Former All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Rivers State, Tonye Cole, recently weighed in on the crisis, describing Fubara’s emergence as governor as controversial from the outset.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Cole discussed Fubara’s recent reconciliation with Wike and the implications for governance in the state.
He noted that the prolonged political disagreement between the governor and his predecessor created instability in Rivers State and argued that residents expected a different approach to leadership.
Cole said Fubara, having chosen to return to the Wike camp and continue his tenure, must now focus on governing effectively rather than engaging in further political battles.
He added that Rivers State has an opportunity to establish a new political direction by improving its governance structure and ensuring a more transparent process for selecting future leaders.
