Journalist Donu Kogbara Says Sim Fubara Yielded Completely in Rivers Power Struggle

Veteran journalist Donu Kogbara has criticised Sim Fubara over his handling of the political crisis in Rivers State, describing the governor’s recent actions as a total capitulation under pressure.

Speaking during a television interview, Kogbara said the prolonged face-off between Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, placed the governor in a difficult position where he either had to firmly assert himself or submit politically.

She noted that although she initially supported Fubara during the crisis because she believed he was being unfairly treated, she remained opposed to political arrangements that leave elected leaders heavily dependent on political godfathers.

Kogbara also claimed many residents of Rivers State were dissatisfied with the outcome of the political dispute.

During the same discussion, political analyst Kenny Okolugbo argued that Fubara contributed to his own political troubles by failing to properly manage relationships within the Rivers State political structure, particularly with lawmakers in the state assembly.

According to him, political leaders must understand and carefully navigate the alliances and structures that influence their rise to power.

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