The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has pointed accusing fingers at some state governors for fueling the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, claiming they influenced suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara into confrontation.

Speaking at a media briefing on Monday, Wike expressed that certain governors had pushed Fubara into the political impasse that has engulfed Rivers State for months, leading to the declaration of a state of emergency by President Bola Tinubu's administration.

"Governors came pushing him, where are they now? I think the governors are enjoying their own," Wike stated, mocking Fubara's current predicament. "Fubara is a young man, I warned him saying, look, go this way, go this way and you will not have problems."

The FCT Minister confirmed that Fubara has initiated peace moves by visiting him alongside two governors from the All Progressives Congress (APC). However, Wike expressed skepticism about the potential resolution of the crisis even if President Tinubu lifts the state of emergency.

"Assuming that we don't settle this problem and the state of emergency is called off, has it ended the problems? No, because the Assembly will still be as firm as they have been," Wike explained. "So the crisis will still be there, they will not pass your budget."

The political crisis in Rivers State has been a significant concern in Nigerian politics, with tensions between Wike and his former protégé Fubara escalating since the latter assumed office. The situation deteriorated to the point where the federal government declared a state of emergency in the oil-rich state.

Political analysts view Wike's latest statements as an indication that the path to reconciliation remains challenging despite recent peace overtures. The Rivers State House of Assembly, reportedly loyal to Wike, continues to be a critical factor in the state's governance crisis.

As the political drama unfolds, many Rivers citizens remain concerned about how the protracted crisis might affect governance and development projects in the state.