Tony Okocha, the chairman of Rivers State’s All Progressives Congress (APC), has dismissed the prospect of peace returning to the state anytime soon.
According to Okocha, Governor Similayi Fubara had the opportunity to patch things up with his estranged godfather, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, during the holiday season.
According to reports, Rivers State is still divided as a result of the ongoing political dispute between Fubara and Wike.
In an interview with Arise Television’s Morning Show program on Tuesday, the APC chieftain stated that he does not anticipate peace in the state returning anytime soon.
“I don’t see Rivers State coming out of this quagmire. By reason of prognosis, I am not a prophet of doom.
“The yuletide presents even enemies opportunities to visit one another and resolve their issues. The governor of Rivers State and his immediate benefactor could not be enemies. Even if they were, the festive season is a time to exchange convivialities and goodwill.
“What could it have taken you? Your boss, as he used to call him, celebrated his birthday in December. Even if it were just a scroll of news to say ‘congratulations on your birthday,’ that doesn’t take anything away from you, from my own assessment.
“The governor who’s suing for peace can just drive to the Minister’s house or anybody else’s to say, ‘I come to celebrate with you on Christmas Day.’ I am sure nobody will chase the governor away if he visits his home. But instead of doing that, he’s threatening brimstone and fire.
“I don’t see peace. I don’t see peace anytime soon because the governor holds the key.”
