Former Acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Robinson Ewor, has accused suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara of betraying both his political supporters and the people of Rivers State, alleging that many residents were drawn into a political struggle without a clear understanding of its purpose.
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Ewor said Rivers people initially rallied behind Fubara because they believed he was defending the state’s interests in the political dispute involving the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
According to Ewor, several prominent figures, including women who organised prayer walks and public demonstrations, backed the governor out of the conviction that he was acting in the best interest of Rivers State.
However, he argued that Fubara failed to communicate openly with the people, saying greater transparency would have prevented many supporters from making significant political sacrifices on his behalf.
“If Fubara was open and transparent, and communicated with Rivers people, I don’t think the women would have gone to the streets. I don’t think our leaders would have given him the level of support they gave, including myself,” Ewor said.
He further contended that the governor never clearly defined the purpose of the political struggle, leaving many supporters uncertain about what they were fighting for.
“You can’t be fighting a war when the man leading that war is not on the same page with you. Rivers people wanted their state, but Fubara was on a different page.
“He didn’t define the objectives of the war. He didn’t tell Rivers people, ‘This is why I’m leading you into this fight and this is where we are going,'” he added.
Addressing suggestions that he had changed his stance, Ewor maintained that his loyalty had always been to Rivers State rather than to any individual politician.
“My conviction was Rivers State. I believe governance should take place in Rivers State. That was my conviction, and Fubara was at the saddle,” he stated.
Ewor’s remarks come amid ongoing political realignments in Rivers State following months of tension between Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. The prolonged crisis has continued to reshape the state’s political landscape and alter alliances within the state’s political class.
