If You Support Fubara For Betraying Me, Someone Will Also Betray You” – Wike F!res Warning

The political crisis rocking Rivers State took a sharper turn as former Governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, issued a stern warning to those backing Governor Siminalayi Fubara

In his latest outburst, Wike accused certain individuals and groups of celebrating what he described as Fubara’s “betrayal” of him. He warned that anyone who supports or applauds such disloyalty would eventually face the same fate.

“If you support Fubara for betraying me, someone will also betray you,” Wike declared in a strongly worded statement that has since gone viral on social media and political circles.

The remark is the latest escalation in the long-running feud between the two political heavyweights, who were once close allies. Wike, widely regarded as the architect of Fubara’s emergence as governor in 2023, has repeatedly described the sitting governor as ungrateful and treacherous.

A History of Alleged Betrayal

The rift between Wike and Fubara began shortly after the latter assumed office. What started as disagreements over control of the state’s political structure quickly spiraled into open confrontation. Wike has on multiple occasions accused Fubara of turning against the political structure and support system that brought him to power.

In one of his most emotional public comments on the matter in mid-2025, Wike revealed that he privately weeps whenever he remembers what he called Fubara’s betrayal.

“I weep whenever I remember how Fubara betrayed me,” Wike said at the time. “I gave him everything — the structure, the ticket, the money, the platform, the protection.”

He has also described supporting Fubara’s governorship bid as “a mistake” that he intends to correct.

More recently, Wike has intensified his attacks, labeling Fubara a “traitor” and rejecting any possibility of reconciliation. He has accused the governor of secretly plotting moves — including alleged attempts to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) — without consulting him.

The Warning and Its Implications

Wike’s latest statement appears directed at political supporters, aides, and public figures who have openly sided with Fubara or justified his actions against his former benefactor.

The former governor’s message carries a clear moral: **betrayal begets betrayal**. By framing support for Fubara as endorsement of disloyalty, Wike is attempting to isolate the governor politically while reminding his own loyalists — and the broader Rivers political class — of the consequences of shifting allegiances.

Political analysts see the comment as part of Wike’s broader strategy to maintain dominance in Rivers politics ahead of future elections, particularly the 2027 general polls. Despite holding a federal appointment in Abuja, Wike continues to wield significant influence in the state through loyal lawmakers, local government chairmen, and grassroots structures.

Reactions and the Bigger Picture

The statement has drawn mixed reactions. Supporters of Wike have hailed it as a timely reminder of loyalty in politics, while critics accuse him of attempting to stifle independent leadership and treat the state as personal property.

Meanwhile, allies of Governor Fubara argue that Wike’s continued interference undermines democratic governance and the independence of the state executive.

The Rivers crisis has attracted national attention, with President Bola Tinubu reportedly intervening several times to prevent total breakdown of law and order in the oil-rich state. Recent reports indicate fresh efforts to pause impeachment threats and other destabilizing moves, though deep mistrust remains on both sides.

As Rivers State heads toward another election cycle, Wike’s blunt warning serves as both a personal grievance and a political message: in the high-stakes game of Nigerian politics, loyalty may be demanded — but betrayal, he insists, comes with a heavy price.

Only time will tell whether this latest salvo de-escalates tensions or pours more fuel on an already raging fire. For now, the battle for the soul of Rivers politics continues.