‘Fubara Did Nothing Wrong’ – Wike Speaks On Rivers Political Reconciliation

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has welcomed the return of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to his political camp, declaring that there is “no sin in politics” and insisting the governor did nothing wrong by retracing his steps.

Wike made the remarks on Tuesday while speaking with journalists after inspecting ongoing road projects in the Federal Capital Territory.

His comments come days after Fubara publicly declared support for Wike’s political camp and endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Addressing questions about his relationship with the Rivers governor, the former governor of the state dismissed suggestions that he had “forgiven” Fubara following their prolonged political rift.

According to Wike, politics should not be viewed through the lens of sin or personal wrongdoing, adding that people should be free to correct their mistakes when they believe they have taken the wrong path.

“There is no sin in politics. Fubara has done nothing wrong. Politics is not a sin. What is important is for someone to realise when he has made a mistake and decide to take the right path.

“We welcome him back because our doors are open. We must work together, and with his return, we will work together to deliver the votes President Tinubu needs for his re-election,” Wike said.

The FCT minister also stated that he had always believed Fubara would eventually return to the political family that supported his emergence as governor.

He expressed optimism that the renewed alliance would strengthen the ruling coalition’s preparations for the 2027 general election while helping to restore political stability in Rivers State.

According to Wike, the period of political division in the state should now be regarded as over, adding that cooperation among members of the political family would benefit both Rivers State and the All Progressives Congress (APC)-ledcoalition supporting President Tinubu.

Speaking on development projects in Abuja, Wike also assured residents that his administration remains committed to completing inherited infrastructure projects rather than abandoning them, saying continuity is essential to delivering meaningful development in the Federal Capital Territory.