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The political landscape in Rivers State has taken an intriguing turn, with former Governor Nyesom Wike facing ridicule from netizens over the outcome of the recent Local Government polls. Wike's estranged godson and current Governor, Sim Fubara, has emerged victorious, dealing a significant blow to Wike's influence in the state.
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The polls, held on October 5, 2024, saw a clean sweep by the Action Peoples Party (APP), Fubara's preferred candidates. This development is the latest in the ongoing battle of supremacy between Wike and Fubara, which has gripped Rivers State politics. The crisis deepened with the proposed LGA elections, with Wike's camp insisting that the election would not hold due to a Federal High Court ruling.
Analysts view the APP's dominance as a testament to Wike's waning influence in the state. Wike's camp had insisted that the election would not hold due to a Federal High Court ruling. However, Governor Fubara maintained that the elections must proceed, citing a Supreme Court judgment.
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) dismissed claims by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that it didn't release the voters' register. RSIEC stated that they possess the register and video evidence to prove it.
The outcome of the LGA polls has significant implications for Rivers State politics. Wike's diminished influence raises questions about his political legacy and ability to shape the state's future.
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"Governor Fubara's victory signifies a shift in Rivers State's political dynamics," said Dr. Festus Adeniyi, a political analyst. "Wike's influence has waned, and Fubara is consolidating power."
As the dust settles, attention turns to Wike's next move. Will he regroup and attempt to reclaim his influence, or has the tide irreversibly turned in Fubara's favor? Only time will tell.
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