Rivers: Fubara Accuses Nwaeke Of Undermining Tinubus Peace Process, Dismisses Allegations

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has dismissed allegations made against him by Dr. George Nwaeke, the former Head of Service, calling them false, misleading, and politically motivated.

In a statement released on Saturday, March 29, 2025, Fubara reacted to claims aired on Channels Television a day earlier, in which Nwaeke accused him of supporting Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammeds rumored 2027 presidential bid and conspiring with militants to attack oil pipelines and national assets in Rivers State.

Describing the accusations as laughable and baseless, Fubara questioned how a civil servant like Nwaeke would have access to high-level political discussions. He clarified that Bala Mohammeds visit to Rivers State was public knowledge, as he is the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP Governors Forum, and there was nothing secret about his engagements in the state.

It is ludicrous for Dr. Nwaeke to claim that he was aware of my meetings to encourage attacks on oil pipelines and national assets, Fubara stated. At no time did I hold any meeting with militants or criminal groups to destabilize the state. I have consistently preached peace, even in the face of provocations.