Ogona Anita
A recent interview on Channels Television, public affairs analyst Jide Ojo spoke on the political developments in Rivers State and the possible political future of Governor Siminalayi Fubara amid ongoing tensions and succession disputes within the state’s ruling structures.Politics
During the interview, Ojo stated, “Governor Fubara will be compensated with a ministerial or ambassadorial appointment.” He made the remark while assessing possible outcomes of the political crisis in Rivers State and the negotiations that continue to shape alliances within the ruling party.
Ojo explained that despite the intensity of political disagreements, Governor Siminalayi Fubara may still find a pathway to national political relevance, even if the current governorship trajectory does not favour his return for a second term.
He noted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and key political stakeholders often consider alternative roles such as ministerial or ambassadorial appointments as part of broader reconciliation and political compensation strategies within Nigeria’s power-sharing system.
The analyst further stated that such political adjustments are not uncommon in Nigeria, where politicians who exit governorship positions often transition into federal appointments or diplomatic roles depending on negotiations and party decisions.
Ojo maintained that the Rivers State political crisis reflects deeper issues of godfatherism, loyalty expectations, and power balancing, especially between former governor Nyesom Wike and his political successor.
He added that while compensation narratives may help reduce political tension, they do not fully resolve underlying disagreements that shape succession battles and internal party trust.
According to him, the future of Rivers State politics will depend on how well political actors manage reconciliation efforts and whether agreements reached at elite levels are respected by all parties involved.
Ojo concluded by warning that although compensatory political appointments remain a common feature in Nigerian politics, they should not replace transparent democratic processes or be seen as substitutes for electoral competition ahead of future elections
