A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Delta State, Chief Chukwuma Ugbah, has blamed the governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, for the political crisis in the state.
Ugbah noted that Fubara does not have a good reason to treat his benefactor, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, the way he has done.
“Every long-lasting organization knows this,” he said in an article on Monday, adding that, people need to really understand what is happening in the state.
He pointed out that Wike has taken most of the blame for the crisis, and is being called domineering or overbearing, while the question of Governor Fubara finding it so hard to stay loyal to the political system and leadership that gave him power has been ignored.
“Politics is not charity, power does not come from heaven as a free gift; it requires people to use to install people into positions. In Nigerian politics, loyalty isn’t just about being moral; it’s about building and keeping power.
“Every serious candidate understands that having the support of a current governor or a major political figure makes a big difference. To take advantage of support and then reject the same system isn’t bravery—it’s being ungrateful politically, and history shows this rarely turns out well.”
According to him, there is no problem with a godson and his godfather having a misunderstanding but “When fights become real conflicts, when people show no respect, and when key systems start to fall apart, these aren’t just regular arguments anymore—they become signs of betrayal.
“In politics, when you turn against your friends, it can cause serious issues, and no real political group ever rewards someone for doing that.
“Politics, just like war, needs order, clear chain of command, and trust in people who have been shown to be capable and reliable.
“History offers painful lessons. The case of Akinwunmi Ambode, who previously led Lagos State, provides valuable lessons.”
Using the former Governor of Lagos State as an example, he said “Power doesn’t tolerate rebellion, no matter how well-meaning the intentions are. The situation is very much like the Rivers case. The way Governor Fubara has broken many peace deals makes people question his honesty and whether they can trust him. Politics is like a game where there are big risks involved, and the reason political systems keep going is because people trust each other, stay loyal, and follow the rules.
“If someone doesn’t treat agreements seriously or breaks political rules, it sends a bad message—not just to their friends, but to the whole system.”
