APC Berates Fubara over “Continuous Blackmail” of Tinubu, Wike, and Judiciary
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly condemned Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, for his continued criticism of President Bola Tinubu, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike, and the judiciary over the recent ruling that halted state allocations.
APC’s Rivers State Chairman, Tony Okocha, described Fubara’s approach as a futile attempt to manipulate public opinion against the court’s decision, which suspended federal allocations to Rivers State due to unresolved issues.
Okocha accused Fubara of denying Wike the credit he is due, saying, “Wike brought Fubara to prominence. He lifted him from obscurity to political success. Fubara is not being suffocated by anyone; the real fight in Rivers State is between Fubara and himself.”
He emphasized that the political crisis in Rivers State would have already been resolved if Fubara had heeded President Tinubu’s intervention.
In response to a question about finding a resolution, Okocha emphasized that Fubara must adhere to the law of the land, including the law regarding a state’s budget.
The APC leader cited sections 120, 121, and 122 of the law, which clearly address budget issues, and stated, “As a political party, the All Progressives Congress stands with the court’s judgment, as it is the law that governs the civil society, not individual moral judgments.”
Okocha also criticized attempts to discredit innocent individuals, including Nyesom Wike, FCT Minister, and questioned the motives behind such moves.
Regarding the recent efforts by some stakeholders and elders in the Niger Delta to reconcile the warring parties, Okocha described the move as belated and ineffective.
He stated, “It’s foolishness to be regretful when the head is already off. You can’t cry over spilt milk. These elders were aware of the crisis, but they failed to act in a timely manner. If they had spoken out earlier, they could have made a difference.”
Okocha continued, “These elders were those who egged the governor on, telling him that he was all-knowing and all-powerful. They are the same ones who are now trying to salvage the situation, but it’s too late. We want peace, but the only way to achieve it is to follow the law.”
