Chijioke Ihunwo Set to Formally Resign from Fubara Group, Pledges Alliance with Nyesom Wike

Fresh political realignments are unfolding in Rivers State as Hon. Chijioke Ihunwo is set to formally resign from the political camp loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, credible sources have confirmed.

According to insiders familiar with the development, Ihunwo’s resignation is expected to be officially announced in the coming days, marking a significant shift in the state’s increasingly tense political landscape.

Move Signals Major Political Realignment
Sources disclosed that Ihunwo, a former local government chairman and influential grassroots mobiliser, has resolved to work closely with the camp of former Rivers State Governor and current FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.
The move is being interpreted by political observers as part of a broader wave of defections and recalibrations amid the deepening rift between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Wike.

Reasons Behind the Decision
While no formal statement has yet been issued by Ihunwo, sources cite:
Growing ideological differences within the Fubara political structure
Concerns over loyalty, inclusion, and political direction
A renewed belief in Wike’s political leadership and influence
as factors influencing his decision.
Implications for Rivers Politics
Ihunwo’s exit is expected to:
Strengthen Wike’s political base at the grassroots level
Further weaken Governor Fubara’s support structure
Intensify the ongoing political struggle ahead of future elections
Political analysts note that Rivers State remains one of Nigeria’s most strategic political battlegrounds, and any shift involving key players carries far-reaching consequences.

Awaiting Official Confirmation
As of press time, both the Fubara camp and Wike’s allies have yet to release official reactions. However, party insiders insist that discussions and alignments are already underway behind closed doors.

More details are expected to emerge as the situation develops.