The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has taken to his X account to celebrate his predecessor, ther former governor of Rivers, Nyesome wike on his 56th birthday
He posted;
I congratulate my Oga, His Excellency, Chief (Dr) Barr. Nyesome Ezenwo Wike, CON, GSSRS, Life Bencher, Immediate Past Governor of Rivers State and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, on his 56th birthday today, December 13, 2023.
Your Excellency, my dear wife and I, and the good people of Rivers State, join your family and friends to facilitate you on this day.
We sincerely pray that your new age brings you joy and good health.
Once again, happy birthday and hearty congratulations.
Platinum Times reports that theres an ongoing rift between Fubara and Wike which as led to factions in the State Assembly and political tension in the state.