FUBARA ACKNOWLEDGES WIKE AS BOSS, PLEDGES TO DELIVER ON LEGACY PROJECTS (+VIDEO)

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has publicly referred to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, as his “oga” and boss, signaling a further thaw in their previously strained political relationship.

Speaking on Tuesday during an inspection tour of ongoing projects in the state, Governor Fubara praised the vision of his predecessor while assuring residents that key infrastructure would be delivered by October.

“From your own observation, not just mine alone, they’ve achieved a lot and in the course of our discussion they are still assuring us that by October this year they will deliver the project,” Fubara said.

He emphasised his personal commitment to completing projects initiated under Wike’s tenure. “So in my assessment what they need is the fund and from my own end is the push. I strongly believe that this promise that we made to our people will deliver in October, God willing.

“For me, this project is very important considering the person who conceived it, my oga, honourable minister. He had a very big vision. He believed that if I achieve this project at record time then the rest of the people will be happy with me. So I also, notwithstanding whatever is happening, it is also my wish and my struggle to ensure that that wish comes to be.”

The governor’s comments come shortly after Wike confirmed that the rift between him and his successor had been resolved. The FCT Minister credited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with playing a pivotal role in restoring harmony.

“The president is the father of the nation, and when a father speaks, his children must listen and do the needful to ensure peace and progress,” Wike said.

He added that the resolution was critical for the stability of the state. “The most important thing is for Rivers State to move forward, and we are grateful to Mr President for his tireless commitment to ensuring that we reach this understanding.”