Fubara, Wike are fighting over the Rivers State treasury - Dele Momodu alleges

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dele Momodu has disclosed the reason for the rift between Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike.

According to the veteran journalist, the political rift between the duo is due to the control of the Rivers State treasury.

He made this known in an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today.

Recall, the once-political allies have been at loggerheads since Governor Fubara assumed office on May 29, 2023.

The fight had affected the state House of Assembly, local government Chairmen, and some state commissioners loyal to both parties.

Speaking on the fight, Momodu said: “They are fighting in Rivers because of politics only. They also need the money in Rivers.

“Tinubu has Wike in Rivers. They want him also to get hold of the state to not only give them votes, but a structure of money, structure of having direct access to the treasury Rivers State plays an important role in election in Nigeria.”

President Bola Tinubu had intervened in the crisis and prevailed on both factions to sign a peace-pact.

Despite the peace accord, both parties and their loyalist have continued the cold war.