Wike Celebrates Supreme Court Victory in Rivers Crisis with Song and Praise

Nyesom Wike Rejoices Over Supreme Court Rulings in Rivers State Crisis

Wike’s Celebration Follows Supreme Court Decisions on February 28, 2025

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), was filmed singing and celebrating after the Supreme Court delivered rulings strengthening his position in the ongoing Rivers State political crisis. In a video shared widely online, Wike is seen alongside former Enugu State Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, joyfully singing, “I never knew He would honour me this way,” reflecting his elation over the court’s decisions. The rulings, delivered by Justice Emmanuel Akomaye Agim, have been hailed as a significant win for Wike in his power struggle with Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

What Did the Supreme Court Rule?

The Supreme Court issued two pivotal decisions: it ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Accountant General of the Federation to halt financial allocations to the Rivers State government until Governor Fubara complies with legal budgetary processes. Additionally, the court reinstated 27 pro-Wike lawmakers, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, affirming their legitimacy and directing them to resume legislative duties immediately. These lawmakers, loyal to Wike, had defected from the PDP to the APC amid the crisis, a move the court upheld as valid, effectively sidelining Fubara’s administration.

Wike’s Reaction and the Political Fallout

Wike’s jubilant response, captured in the viral video, underscores the personal and political stakes in this feud with his successor, Fubara. His spokesperson, Lere Olayinka, amplified the celebration on X, mocking Fubara as the “Opobo Judas of Rivers” and praising the court for recognizing Amaewhule’s leadership. The rulings mark a turning point in the Rivers crisis, curbing what Wike has called “impunity” by Fubara’s government. Meanwhile, posts on X show mixed reactions, with Wike’s supporters cheering the outcome and critics questioning the judiciary’s role in the saga.

What’s Next for Rivers State?

As of today, February 28, 2025, the Supreme Court’s decisions leave Fubara’s administration financially constrained and legislatively challenged, forcing compliance with the Amaewhule-led assembly. Wike, a former Rivers governor himself, views this as divine vindication, as his song suggests. The crisis, rooted in their fallout over state control, continues to shape Nigeria’s political landscape, with implications for governance and party dynamics in Rivers State.