Fubara: I wouldn’t be governor without Wike, he discovered me
Governor Simi Fubara of Rivers State has put to an end the dispute between him and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
Speaking after receiving Man of the Year Award at the 2025 New Telegraph Newspaper Award Night in Lagos on Friday, Fubara dedicated the honour to the Minister for discovering him.
Fubara said: “Today for me is a very special day. And also special for everyone who has believed in me. And I know for believing in me, you have a share of special pain.
“Some of these pains, some persons describe them as weakness. While others see it as being strong. But I choose for a lot of reasons to be weak.
“Weak because I want peace. Weak because we need to survive. Weak because I need to also protect those things that are dear, not just to me, but to our dear nation.
“So I want to say it is a special day for everyone. Continue to believe in what you believe in. Weakness is a virtue.
It pays at the right time. To the wonderful people of Rivers State that have shown support, shown quietness, shown maturity that has brought us this far, I say thank you.
“I do not care how you interpret it or misinterpret it, I also dedicate this award to somebody who also discovered me, not minding the situation. The Honourable Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike.
“He discovered me and it is the discovery that gave me this loudness. Thank you for everything. I want to wish everybody a very peaceful night.”
