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…Says Wike can’t drag Ikwerre, Ijaw Nations into tribal war

…Describes lawmakers’ actions as reckless

The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has warned that any attempt to impeach Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara will have grave economic consequences for Nigeria.

This statement follows the blockade of the Rivers State House of Assembly Complex, preventing Governor Fubara from presenting the 2025 budget as ordered by the Supreme Court.

INC also condemned the actions of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, stating that he cannot drag the Ikwerre and Ijaw ethnic groups into a tribal war through his comments and political maneuvers.

‘Lawmakers Serving Wike’s Interest’ – INC

Reacting to the political crisis on Wednesday, INC President Professor Benjamin Okaba said the lawmakers’ actions prove they are not interested in peace or the welfare of Rivers people but are instead serving Wike’s personal agenda.

“These lawmakers are acting this way because Wike personally financed their election. He handpicked them, and he said so publicly. That is why I am not surprised by their behavior.”


Professor Okaba criticized the blockade of the Assembly Complex, emphasizing that Fubara’s decision to comply with the Supreme Court ruling should not be mistaken for weakness.


“Some people say Sim Fubara is weak, but he is only respecting the rule of law. He assured the President that he would implement the Supreme Court’s judgment, so why should the lawmakers block him from entering the Assembly?”


The INC President also pointed out the lawmakers’ contradictory actions: “These same lawmakers gave the Governor 48-hour and 72-hour ultimatums to present the budget. They also demanded that he sack 19 Commissioners. If he sacks the Commissioners, including the Commissioner for Finance, who then prepares the budget?”

‘We Will Resist Any Reckless Impeachment’

Professor Okaba warned that any forceful or malicious impeachment of Fubara would be met with strong resistance.

“If they go ahead and impeach Sim Fubara recklessly, we will resist it. The consequences will be too heavy for the entire country to bear. This is not a threat—it is a reality.”


‘Wike’s Words Will Not Divide Ikwerre and Ijaw’

Addressing Wike’s recent statements about the Ijaw nation, Okaba dismissed them as provocative but ineffective in creating ethnic tensions.

“Ikwerre and Ijaw will never go to war because of Wike. The Ikwerre people have already apologized to the Ijaw nation for Wike’s behavior toward Fubara.”

He added: “If the President of Ogbakor Ikwerre, my contemporary, had spoken, I would have responded differently. But since it is Wike, I will not dignify him with a reply. Ikwerre is not at war with Ijaw—Wike is simply at war with himself.”

The INC’s statement reinforces growing tensions in Rivers State and the need for a peaceful resolution to the political crisis.

Bobloco:
…Says Wike can’t drag Ikwerre, Ijaw Nations into tribal war

…Describes lawmakers’ actions as reckless

The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has warned that any attempt to impeach Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara will have grave economic consequences for Nigeria.

This statement follows the blockade of the Rivers State House of Assembly Complex, preventing Governor Fubara from presenting the 2025 budget as ordered by the Supreme Court.

INC also condemned the actions of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, stating that he cannot drag the Ikwerre and Ijaw ethnic groups into a tribal war through his comments and political maneuvers.

‘Lawmakers Serving Wike’s Interest’ – INC

Reacting to the political crisis on Wednesday, INC President Professor Benjamin Okaba said the lawmakers’ actions prove they are not interested in peace or the welfare of Rivers people but are instead serving Wike’s personal agenda.

“These lawmakers are acting this way because Wike personally financed their election. He handpicked them, and he said so publicly. That is why I am not surprised by their behavior.”


Professor Okaba criticized the blockade of the Assembly Complex, emphasizing that Fubara’s decision to comply with the Supreme Court ruling should not be mistaken for weakness.


“Some people say Sim Fubara is weak, but he is only respecting the rule of law. He assured the President that he would implement the Supreme Court’s judgment, so why should the lawmakers block him from entering the Assembly?”


The INC President also pointed out the lawmakers’ contradictory actions: “These same lawmakers gave the Governor 48-hour and 72-hour ultimatums to present the budget. They also demanded that he sack 19 Commissioners. If he sacks the Commissioners, including the Commissioner for Finance, who then prepares the budget?”

‘We Will Resist Any Reckless Impeachment’

Professor Okaba warned that any forceful or malicious impeachment of Fubara would be met with strong resistance.

“If they go ahead and impeach Sim Fubara recklessly, we will resist it. The consequences will be too heavy for the entire country to bear. This is not a threat—it is a reality.”


‘Wike’s Words Will Not Divide Ikwerre and Ijaw’

Addressing Wike’s recent statements about the Ijaw nation, Okaba dismissed them as provocative but ineffective in creating ethnic tensions.

“Ikwerre and Ijaw will never go to war because of Wike. The Ikwerre people have already apologized to the Ijaw nation for Wike’s behavior toward Fubara.”

He added: “If the President of Ogbakor Ikwerre, my contemporary, had spoken, I would have responded differently. But since it is Wike, I will not dignify him with a reply. Ikwerre is not at war with Ijaw—Wike is simply at war with himself.”

The INC’s statement reinforces growing tensions in Rivers State and the need for a peaceful resolution to the political crisis

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/03/assembly-blockade-impeaching-fubara-will-have-heavy-consequences-inc/

phantomxx:
Don't worry Sir OKABA...... I DARE Tinubu and Wike to give the go ahead for his impeachment!!

The gods of the Niger Delta are hungry for blood!!! Those who want to satisfy their urge for Tinubu/Wike are welcome to do so!! 😂.. enough said!!

NB: Ronu, please your attention is needed on the thread where Tinubu has asked Obasa be left alone. Go there and lend your voices!! Fubara is not your business!!

jflower06:
Hungry for whose blood Wike's ,Fubuara's or any of their children's?? I no wan noise when Python begins to dance at Rivers state

stanluiz:
Wike want to put tribal crises in rivers state so that he will blame fubara for it and use it as an excuse to remove fubara via impeachment or through state of emergency.

He learn it from Roun people because they are good in that.

zero8zero:
We have passed this stage of empty threats. Your father's and elders have gone to see the President and he has told them to go back home and make peace. So, every creek rats should keep quiet.

phantomxx:
Oya come and make peace na.... it should concern you that the INC are still talking tough after your crooked coward of a president ended his meeting with them.

zero8zero:
Ipob rat, Wike says Fubara will be impeached and nothing will happen. Do you know that Tompolo, Jackrich & the rest of ex warlords are not part of this and they don't even know this creek rats. Asari the fat pig that's sponsoring them cannot even walk without a wheelchair. Easy to eliminate.

phantomxx:
Shut up! You are a child... I'm sure you were born after 2000.

How many warlords do you know? 😂 I'm sure the few you know you probably saw on the pages of a textbook or blog. Go and call your dad to banter with me. 😂

phantomxx:
Shut up! You are a child... I'm sure you were born after 2000.

How many warlords do you know? 😂 I'm sure the few you know you probably saw on the pages of a textbook or blog. Go and call your dad to banter with me. 😂

yarimo:
100% nothing will happen if FUBARA is impeach