Fayose Says Rivers Political Crisis Needs Divine Intervention

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has described the deepening political crisis in Rivers State as one that requires divine intervention, warning that only fasting and prayers can avert looming danger for Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Fayose made the remarks during an appearance on Channels Television, where he spoke candidly about the escalating rift between the Rivers State Governor and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.

According to Fayose, the breakdown in the relationship between Fubara and Wike has gone beyond ordinary political disagreement and now poses a serious threat to the governor’s political survival. He advised Governor Fubara to urgently seek reconciliation with Wike, stressing that humility and dialogue remain critical in resolving the impasse.

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Fayose further expressed hope that President Bola Tinubu would intervene to help calm tensions, noting that the president’s role could be decisive in preventing the situation from spiraling out of control. He suggested that timely intervention from the presidency could help remind the governor of the political dangers surrounding him.

“Many prayers would be said to save Fubara,” Fayose said. “So many fasts and prayers would be the only thing that would save Fubara in this one.”

The former governor, known for his blunt political commentary, did not absolve Fubara of responsibility for the crisis. He accused the Rivers governor of failing to honour agreements allegedly reached in Abuja, which were meant to stabilize governance in the state following months of political tension.

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Fayose claimed that the governor’s refusal or inability to adhere to the agreed terms triggered the renewed hostility between both camps. He warned that political danger often comes quietly, adding that leaders sometimes realise the consequences of their actions only when it is too late.

“My prayer is that God will enter his mind,” Fayose said. “The President will help calm him down, to remind the danger. One will be in his house before he realises the danger.”

The crisis in Rivers State has intensified following the standoff between Governor Fubara and the Rivers State House of Assembly. Lawmakers have accused the governor of failing to present the 2026 budget to the legislature, a development that has effectively stalled governance and legislative activities in the state.

Beyond the budget controversy, the House of Assembly has also initiated impeachment proceedings against Fubara. The lawmakers allege that the governor has been spending state funds without obtaining the constitutionally required approval from the parliament, an accusation that has further polarized the political environment.

Most members of the Rivers State House of Assembly are believed to be loyal to Minister Nyesom Wike, who remains a powerful political force in the state. These lawmakers have openly opposed Fubara’s administration and are reportedly aligned with Wike’s political structure ahead of future elections.

Wike, on his part, has accused Governor Fubara of reneging on a peace agreement that both parties signed before President Bola Tinubu lifted the emergency rule previously imposed in Rivers State. That agreement, according to Wike, was meant to restore political stability and allow Fubara to return fully to office.

However, with trust now broken and hostilities renewed, the political crisis continues to deepen. Fayose’s call for reconciliation and divine intervention underscores growing concern among political observers that the Rivers situation could further destabilize governance in the oil-rich state if left unresolved.