Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has defended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s decision to reconcile with his political camp, saying the governor committed no offence by returning to the group that brought him into office.
Speaking with journalists on Tuesday after inspecting ongoing road projects in the Federal Capital Territory, Wike dismissed suggestions that Fubara needed forgiveness following their prolonged political dispute.
According to the minister, politics is driven by interests and alliances, not personal grudges.
“I don’t know what you mean by sin. In politics, there is no sin. If someone realises they made a mistake and decides to correct it, there is nothing wrong with that. Politics is not a sin,” Wike said.
He recalled predicting during a previous media briefing that Fubara would eventually return to his political roots, adding that the governor’s public declaration confirmed that expectation.
Wike said Fubara’s decision to rejoin what he described as the political family that produced him would help strengthen unity within the camp ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The FCT minister also welcomed the governor’s endorsement of President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid, expressing confidence that the renewed alliance would boost efforts to secure electoral support in Rivers State.
“We receive him with an open mind. There is nothing to hide. We will all work together to ensure that we deliver the votes President Tinubu needs for his re-election,” he added.
The latest comments come days after Governor Fubara, during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Rivien Medical Industry project in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, publicly declared his return to Wike’s Rainbow Coalition.
The governor also urged his supporters to back candidates of the coalition, saying the period of political disagreements in Rivers State had come to an end.
Wike Gives Update on FCT Road Projects
Beyond the political developments, Wike expressed satisfaction with the progress of major infrastructure projects in Abuja, particularly the ISEX Road Corridor and the Apo-Karshi Road.
He said contractors had assured the administration that the ISEX Road would be ready for commissioning in December, provided funding continues as planned.
The minister stressed that his administration remains committed to completing inherited projects rather than abandoning them.
According to him, continuity in governance is essential for sustainable development and economic growth in the nation’s capital.