A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, Chief Chukwuma Ugbah, has blamed Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara for the ongoing political crisis in the state, saying the governor lacks justification for his rift with his political benefactor, Nyesom Wike.
In an article released on Monday, Ugbah argued that Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has unfairly borne the brunt of criticism over the crisis, while Fubara’s alleged failure to remain loyal to the political structure that brought him to power has been largely ignored.
He maintained that political power is not accidental, stressing that loyalty and adherence to established leadership structures are essential for stability. According to him, benefiting from political support and later rejecting the same system is not an act of courage but political ingratitude, which history shows often ends badly.
Ugbah acknowledged that disagreements between political godfathers and godsons are not unusual but warned that open conflict, disregard for agreements, and erosion of established structures amount to betrayal rather than mere misunderstanding.
Drawing parallels with the political experience of former Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, Ugbah said power rarely tolerates rebellion, regardless of intent. He added that repeated breakdowns of peace deals in Rivers State have raised concerns about trust and credibility.
He concluded that politics, like any organised system, depends on trust, loyalty, and respect for rules, warning that failure to honour agreements sends a damaging signal not only to allies but to the entire political system.