Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has asked his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, not to distance himself from him even if he “defects” to the other side of the political divide.
The governor made the remarks during a thanksgiving reception for Wike at his private residence on Ada-George Road in Rumueprikom, Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of the state.
“While we are seeing sign that it’s like you want to go over to the other side with everybody wishing that, please don’t be too far from me because I know that the sharks, the tigers are really around looking for what to hurt.
“So, being around would continue to guide and put my head straight for the purpose of this state,” Fubara said.
His appeal comes amid rumours that the former Rivers State governor may defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Wike was believed to have worked against his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the presidential election in February.
However, Wike has been seen at the Aso Villa several times with some APC members since Tinubu’s inauguration as Nigeria’s President, further fuelling the speculations of him jumping ship.
