Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has weighed in on the political crisis in Rivers State, saying only fasting and prayers can save Governor Siminalayi Fubara from impeachment.
Fayose made the remarks while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he urged Fubara to reconcile with his estranged political benefactor and predecessor, Nyesom Wike, the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory.
According to Fayose, the Rivers governor is facing grave political danger and needs divine intervention to navigate the crisis.
“Many prayers would be said to save Fubara. So many fasts and prayers would be the only thing that would save Fubara in this one,” he said.
Fubara has been locked in a prolonged standoff with the Rivers State House of Assembly, largely over his failure to present the 2026 budget. The lawmakers have since commenced impeachment proceedings against him, accusing the governor of spending public funds without legislative approval.
Most members of the Assembly are believed to be loyal to Wike, who has openly opposed Fubara’s re-election bid. Wike has also accused the governor of breaching the peace agreement they both reached in Abuja before President Bola Tinubu lifted the emergency rule imposed on the state, which allowed Fubara to return to office.
Fayose blamed the Rivers governor for the worsening crisis, alleging that he failed to honour agreements reached with Wike and other stakeholders.
Recalling events surrounding Fubara’s inauguration in 2023, Fayose said Wike never anticipated a fallout with his successor. He disclosed that he was present at the swearing-in ceremony in Port Harcourt and had intended to caution Fubara against betraying Wike.
“I was seated on the high table the day Fubara was sworn in. I told Wike I wanted to advise Fubara not to betray him, but Wike said he could not do such a thing,” Fayose said.
He added that he later warned Fubara to remain loyal to those who supported his rise to power and avoid actions that could trigger political backlash.
“My prayer is that God will enter his mind and that the President will help calm him down to realise the danger before it is too late,” Fayose said.
The former governor stressed that political survival often depends on loyalty, restraint and the ability to manage relationships with key power brokers.
