Public affairs analyst Lekan Ojo Jackson has dismissed claims that there was a “peace accord” between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, insisting it was nothing more than a surrender by the governor.
Jackson argued that a genuine peace accord involves both parties meeting on equal terms — much like two warring communities whose leaders and councils come together to strike a fair balance. But in this case, he said, Governor Fubara went alone without any of his supporters, while Wike had his full camp.
He alleged that the so-called agreement heavily favoured Wike’s camp, giving them control of all 23 local government chairmanship seats, ensuring that Fubara’s key aides would no longer be part of government, and even setting conditions that could stop him from contesting in 2027.
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“When they finished, they went to the President to get his stamp of approval. That’s not a peace accord — that’s submission,” Jackson said.
He noted that Fubara has since dissolved his political structure, the “Simplified Movement,” warning members to stop wearing 2027-branded caps and shirts. Meanwhile, political groups loyal to Wike remain active.
“Today, Fubara has no political platform, no loyal commissioners, no loyal councillors, and no loyal House of Assembly members. If a sitting governor with all the powers and resources at his disposal can be politically subdued, who else can challenge that authority?” he asked.
Jackson predicted that the political dominance established by Wike’s camp “may last until thy kingdom come.
