Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has stated that suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has not attempted to seek forgiveness, which Wike considers a necessary prerequisite for reconciliation.
Wike, through his media aide Lere Olayinka, was responding to appeals from Niger Delta ex-militant leader High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo, who urged Wike to forgive Fubara, his former political associate.
In a recent statement concerning the ongoing crisis in Rivers State, Tompolo emphasized the need for unity and restraint, suggesting that Wike should “calm down for the good of all” and engage in dialogue to resolve their disputes.
“And just like I will not accept rebellion from my son, I will also not cause more problems,” Tompolo remarked. “We will have a dialogue and resolve all lingering issues, and Fubara will return to his seat.”
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However, the Minister firmly rejected the appeal, clarifying that he has not accused Fubara of any personal misconduct, but has simply advocated for adherence to proper governance principles.
He stressed that for reconciliation to be possible, the person who has erred must first acknowledge their mistakes.
“There is no offence. It is only when someone offends you personally that forgiveness becomes necessary. As Christians, let’s even assume that Fubara has offended the Minister. Do you forgive someone who hasn’t come to seek forgiveness?
“The person must first acknowledge in his heart that he has done wrong. Has Fubara come to seek forgiveness? I’m not saying there is an offence and that forgiveness is required, but he hasn’t even made that move.
“Fubara should govern according to the rule of law and not abandon those who risked their lives and resources to make him governor. That’s not too much to ask. He should consider apologising to the President instead.
“You’re begging a doctor to provide medicine for someone who is sick, but you’re not asking the sick person to take the medicine. So what happens then?” he stated.
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