As the crisis rocking Rivers State continues to unravel, an allegation has been made that the former governor of the state, Nyesom Wike is the man responsible.
A Rivers state indigene, lawyer and activist Chetam Nwala while speaking on Arise TV’s “The Morning Show” alleged that the FCT Minister demanded 25% of all the state allocation monies.
According to him, the state Governor Sim Fubara, however refused, and offered Wike 10%, which is what has reportedly led to the conflict between both men.
"Wike demanded 25% of Rivers state allocation. Sim Fubara even offered to give him 10%. 10% of Rivers money!" — Chetam Nwata alleges on Arise TV. pic.twitter.com/DFIlQ4d1BN
— Spotlight Abby (@Spotlight_Abby) October 31, 2023
Chetam Nwala also alleged that Wike demanded 2 billion naira out of the 5 billion naira palliatives fund provided to the state by the federal government.
Of the N5 billion palliative money given to Rivers State, Wike demanded N2 billion.
— Spotlight Abby (@Spotlight_Abby) October 31, 2023
— Rivers Indigene, Lawyer and Activist Cheta Thierry alleges. pic.twitter.com/3AtyBWhyDZ