Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has reiterated that he previously cautioned Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, not to allow certain individuals to sabotage his longstanding relationship with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
According to Gossip News Now , tension between the two political figures resurfaced despite President Bola Tinubu’s initial intervention aimed at resolving their conflict. The rivalry intensified during Wike’s 17‑day “thank you” tour in Rivers State, where he openly declared that Fubara would not secure a second‑term ticket, even after switching to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and supporting Tinubu.
Speaking during an interview on ARISE Television on Tuesday, Fayose described the ongoing political clash between Fubara and Wike as a spiritual matter.
The former governor, who is also a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), recalled issuing a prophetic warning during Fubara’s 2023 inauguration, urging him not to betray or turn against Wike.
Fayose explained:
“When Governor Fubara took office, we attended his swearing‑in ceremony, then moved to Wike’s farewell lunch as outgoing governor, and later joined Fubara’s welcome dinner. I gave a short speech after Wike granted me five minutes, and I used that moment to remind Fubara that he became governor by God’s grace and through the support of his brother, the former governor.
“I advised him to shut his doors and windows because patronizers—those who mislead leaders—would soon arrive. I told him not to entertain people who would whisper things capable of damaging his relationship with Wike, both in the first four years and beyond.
“I warned that once he opened those doors, he would encounter ‘spirits’—negative influences. And if he followed their lead and fought Wike, the consequences would be long‑lasting, considering Wike’s history.”
Fayose added that people often forget the lessons of leadership too quickly, noting that the pressures of office and youthful excitement can lead a governor into unnecessary problems.
Using an analogy, he said: “People who were never part of a woman’s upbringing sometimes influence her negatively, leading to destruction.”
He concluded that his warning ultimately came to pass:
“That advice was prophetic, and not long after, the conflict between Wike and Fubara escalated, eventually contributing to his removal. It is spiritual.”
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