NO RETREAT NO SURRENDER: Former APC chieftain educates Fubara how to defeat Wike amid Rivers crisis 

Former Rivers State gubernatorial candidate Tonye Cole has shared his thoughts on the ongoing conflict involving Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Speaking during an interview with News Central TV, Cole explained that Governor Fubara has little choice but to continue his current struggle if he wants to maintain his position.

“Yes, I would have advised him differently,” Cole said. “But Sim Fubara has no option if he wants to survive than to continue the fight that’s on. He started it, and there’s no going back for him now.”

Cole pointed out that Fubara’s challenges began right from the way he assumed office. According to Cole, Fubara didn’t have much control over his administration, with key decisions being influenced by others, particularly the minister who helped him rise to power. Cole described Fubara as a “puppet figure,” which likely made him uncomfortable.

To escape this situation, Cole emphasized the importance of negotiation. “At the beginning, he needed to find allies to help him navigate out of his position. It’s the only way,” Cole explained. He criticized how a recent meeting called by the president didn’t focus on negotiation but instead placed demands on Fubara, which may have escalated tensions.

Cole concluded that Fubara’s survival as governor now depends on continuing his fight. However, he suggested that a better approach would have been to seek understanding and cooperation from the start.

The situation remains tense, and many will be watching closely to see how Governor Fubara handles the challenges ahead.