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In what is perhaps one of the most emotionally charged public statements to come from him in recent months, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has revealed a deep personal wound that continues to haunt him — the perceived betrayal by the man he single-handedly installed as Governor of Rivers State: Siminalayi Fubara.
Speaking in an unusually candid moment during a recent engagement, the former Rivers State governor reportedly said:
“I weep whenever I remember how Fubara betrayed me. I gave him everything — the structure, the ticket, the money, the platform, the protection. And he turned around to bite the finger that fed him.”
The statement, though delivered with visible restraint, carried the unmistakable weight of disappointment, bitterness, and what many close observers now describe as genuine heartbreak.
From “My Loyal Boy” to “Most Painful Betrayal”
For years, Nyesom Wike referred to Siminalayi Fubara publicly as “my loyal boy,” “my brother,” and “the next governor I am proud of.” Political watchers in Rivers State recall how Wike personally led the campaign to ensure Fubara emerged as the 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) — overriding strong opposition from several party heavyweights and even some members of the Ijaw political elite.
Wike’s control over the party machinery, security architecture, and financial muscle in Rivers State was considered near-absolute at the time. Many believed Fubara’s emergence was not just a political decision — it was a deeply personal project for Wike, a continuation of his legacy.
