- Although Governor Siminalayi Fubara has not declared his intention to run for a second term in office, if he eventually did, his re-election would be threatened by the Rivers crisis
- According to reports making the rounds on Monday, FCT minister Nyesom Wike’s loyalists in Rivers state are allegedly plotting for Fubara’s replacement
- Legit.ng reports that Wike vowed never to support Fubara again in his political career due to their fallout over the control of Rivers state
Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, leaders from the Ogoni and Oyigbo zones in Rivers state are seeking a replacement for incumbent Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
