Political tensions deepen in Rivers as Dokubo accuses Tinubu of meddling – Nigeria – The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News

Former Niger Delta militant leader Asari Dokubo has accused President Bola Tinubu of supporting Nyesom Wike, the former governor of Rivers State and current minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in an attempt to destabilize Rivers State.

Speaking on Arise TV’s morning show on Tuesday, Dokubo expressed alarm over the political crisis between Wike and Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, which has been ongoing since Fubara took office in 2023. Previously, Fubara attributed the ongoing conflict to a power struggle within the state. .

Dokubo criticized Tinubu’s involvement, saying: “What I am trying to say is that since Bola Tinubu becomes president, I will be able to tell him the truth. What is happening in Rivers State where Bola Tinubu is backing Nyesom Wike to destabilize Rivers State and disturb the peace in Rivers State and as a stakeholder in Rivers State I feel utter disappointment that the President has allowed his minister working under him to walk out out of control and the court and all that, threatening the people of Rivers State.”

He issued a warning over alleged attempts to impeach Governor Fubara, saying he will not stand by and watch Rivers State destabilize.

“They are trying to get us to remove Fubara and nothing will happen. What I’m saying is that if you try to remove Fubara, something will happen. That’s what I’m talking about. I’m not talking about any personal gain; I cannot be appointed as a minister or as a member of any council; I didn’t lobby for anything,” he said.

“I am indebted to Tinubu for saving my life.”

During the interview, Dokubo also reflected on his personal relationship with Tinubu, revealing that the President once saved him from the wrath of former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

Dokubo emphasized his long-standing loyalty to Tinubu, noting that Tinubu always supported him and until the former Lagos governor came forward to run for the presidency, he never had the opportunity to repay him.

“I supported Mr. President because I knew him before he became a senator and president, and, God willing, I will know him even when he ceases to be president. But it’s not about me or Tinubu; it’s about my people.

“When I speak about my people, get me out of the way; I am a person. My relationship with Tinubu was very strong and always the benefit I got from that relationship was a one-way traffic that only came from Tinubu.

“His run for president was the only time I was able to repay him, and I did. If he comes out tomorrow, I will still do it because at that time, Obasanjo buried me alive, but he supported me. I won’t forget in a hurry.

The former militant stressed that his support for Tinubu goes beyond personal gain. “This is about my people, not me. My relationship with Tinubu has always benefited me and I will not forget that.”

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