Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has accused Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara of violating a political agreement by pursuing a second-term ambition ahead of the 2027 governorship election.

Wike made the remarks on Monday while inspecting ongoing and completed infrastructure projects across the Federal Capital Territory, including the Renewed Hope City project in Kassara and the City Gate development being handled by Julius Berger.

Wike Speaks On Impeachment Agreement

According to the former Rivers governor, an understanding had earlier been reached that impeachment proceedings against Fubara would be halted on the condition that the governor would not pursue another term in office.

Wike claimed Fubara breached the agreement by obtaining governorship nomination forms.

“In the first place, he ought not to have collected the form because the agreement was reached that the impeachment should be dropped, while he should also not talk about a second tenure,” Wike said.

“With collecting form first, he didn’t show sign of gentlemanship.”

He further stated that repeated interventions by Bola Ahmed Tinubu had helped calm the political crisis in Rivers State.

Backs Kingsley Chinda

Wike also endorsed Kingsley Chinda as a strong candidate, praising his political experience and legislative record.

“A good product markets itself. Everybody knows that Kingsley Chinda is the material,” he stated.

The minister added that Chinda’s profile and influence made him a respected political figure across party lines.

Projects Ready For Commissioning

During the inspection tour, Wike commended contractors handling several FCT projects and said many of the developments were nearing completion and ready for inauguration.

He specifically praised First Lady Oluremi Tinubu for conceptualising the City Gate project, describing it as one of her signature initiatives.

According to him, Julius Berger assured the administration that the project would be delivered by the end of May or early June.