Wike Behind Political Crisis in Rivers, Says Former Governor Ada George

Former Governor of Rivers State, Ada George, has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, of masterminding the political unrest currently unfolding in the state. Speaking at a media briefing, George alleged that Wike is behind the imposition of a state of emergency and the controversial appointment of sole administrators across all 23 local government areas in Rivers.

Ada George, who served as governor from 1992 to 1993 and now chairs the Rivers Elders and Leaders Forum, claimed Wike is destabilising the state after failing to push through his political agenda. He warned that Wike’s actions are a threat to peace and democracy in Rivers.

“He could set ablaze states where the governors did not share his views. And that is exactly what I think he is trying to do in Rivers State. Enough is enough. We will not allow him to set Rivers State ablaze anymore,” George declared.

The former governor noted that Wike was in the state shortly before the contentious appointments were made. He described the appointment of sole administrators as unconstitutional and a direct assault on democratic institutions.

“There are laid down legal processes for constituting local government leadership. This action undermines those principles,” he said.

George emphasized that while the Rivers Elders and Leaders Forum remains committed to pursuing peaceful resolutions, the people of the state will not stand idly by in the face of political provocation.