The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Tony Okocha, has said Governor Sim Fubara, could have used the yuletide season to mend fences with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
Henzodaily reports that the ongoing political crisis between Fubara and Wike, which has continued to create divisions in Rivers State, also heightened during the festive season.
Okocha, during an interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show programme on Tuesday, ruled out the possibility of peace returning to the state.
The APC chieftain noted that Fubara is intensifying the crisis rather than suing for peace with his estranged godfather.
He said, “I don’t see Rivers State coming out of this quagmire. By reason of prognosis, I am not a prophet of doom.
“The yuletide presents even enemies opportunities to visit one another and resolve their issues. The governor of Rivers State and his immediate benefactor could not be enemies. Even if they were, the festive season is a time to exchange convivialities and goodwill.
“What could it have taken you? Your boss, as he used to call him, celebrated his birthday in December. Even if it were just a scroll of news to say ‘congratulations on your birthday,’ that doesn’t take anything away from you, from my own assessment.
“The governor who’s suing for peace can just drive to the Minister’s house or anybody else’s to say, ‘I come to celebrate with you on Christmas Day.’ I am sure nobody will chase the governor away if he visits his home. But instead of doing that, he’s threatening brimstone and fire.
“I don’t see peace. I don’t see peace anytime soon because the governor holds the key.”