Primate Elijah Ayodele, the Spiritual Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has cautioned Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State to brace himself for challenges following his clash with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Ayodele hinted that Fubara might face a fate similar to the former governor of Lagos State, Akinwumi Ambode.
While reassuring Fubara of survival amid potential impeachment attempts, Ayodele emphasized the importance of seeking divine intervention, advising the governor to turn to God for assistance in his predicament.
According to a statement from his media aide, Oluwatosin Osho, Ayodele stressed that only divine intervention could alter Wike’s determination to push for Fubara’s impeachment.
According to Ayodele, “Only God can change Wike’s mind towards Governor Sim Fubara. He should get his mind prepared that his second-term ambition will be tough. It’s going to be like the issue of former governor Akinwummi Ambode in Lagos.
“He will still face impeachment, but I see him surviving it. The house will continue to be troubled. They will make him uncomfortable and make his first term miserable, but he will survive it if he turns to God for help.”
The clergyman cautioned the governor to be careful of moles in his camp as there wouldn’t be any rest to ensure he gets removed from office.
“There is no amount of what he does; it is only God that can fight for him. There will be so many moles in his camp. It’s unfortunate that this is happening at a time when Fubara is willing to work.
“They won’t appreciate his efforts and they will want to mess him up. Those who are against his governorship will also add to it. The governor must be careful, put his security together and be very prayerful,” he added.
Wike and Fubara fell apart less than six months after the succession.
Wike’s loyalists in the Rivers House of Assembly had moved to impeach Fubara, but the governor vowed to resist such a move.
Speaking about their rift last week, Wike accused the governor of burning down the state House of Assembly.
The minister also described the governor as an ingrate.
