The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that he cannot forgive the suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, because the governor has not asked for forgiveness.
Wike made this known through his media aide while reacting to a public appeal from ex-militant leader Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo.
Tompolo had urged Wike to let go of his anger and allow peace to return to Rivers State.
He also encouraged dialogue between both parties, expressing hope that Fubara would be fully restored to office after the issues were resolved.
However, Wike’s response showed he was not moved by the call.
According to him, the process of making peace must start with the one who caused the offence admitting the wrong and then asking to be forgiven.
He pointed out that Fubara had not done that.
Wike’s aide explained that the minister never said Fubara offended him on a personal level.
Instead, Wike had only asked the governor to govern properly, respect those who helped him rise to power, and follow due process.
He believed that Fubara had turned his back on those who supported him, and that alone raised concerns.
The aide questioned why Fubara, who once worked closely with Wike and benefited from his support, now sees him as an enemy.
He wondered when things changed between them and why the governor was bold enough to act like Wike no longer mattered.
Using a proverb to drive home the point, Wike’s aide compared the situation to offering medicine to someone who is sick but refusing to ask the sick person to take it.
He said peace efforts would remain one-sided if Fubara did not make a move first.
For now, Wike insists there is no room for forgiveness because Fubara has not shown any sign of wanting it.
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