By Onyeche Igwe
Former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, has declared that the ongoing feud between Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, and Siminalayi Fubara, the governor of Rivers State, has escalated beyond reconciliation.
The two leaders have been at odds over control of Rivers State’s political structure, resulting in a divided state assembly and multiple legal battles.
Speaking during an interview on Channels TV, Fayose described the situation as “very unfortunate”.
He stressed that his earlier advice to Fubara to “avoid Wike’s trouble” was given in good faith. He had offered this counsel shortly after Fubara’s electoral victory.
Reflecting on the deepening conflict, Fayose said: “The crisis has crossed the Rubicon. The matter has gone too far.
“Even if you want to resolve it, how do you restore the trust? I believe it’s too late for reconciliation.”
… on Atiku
Fayose also commented on Atiku Abubarkar’s presidential ambition.
He said Atiku, a former vice president, should end his presidential ambition due to his advanced age.
According to Fayose, “I am sure, at this stage, with all due respect to him, he (Atiku) would rather want to step away from the politics of contesting elections again.
“By the time Asiwaju finishes his term, Atiku Abubakar will probably be 80 or 81. So, what will be the attraction?
“We should leave the stage when the ovation is loudest. I respect him, and I think Nigerians are craving for a younger generation now more than ever before.
“So, on what basis will Atiku come and contest again?”
