PORT HARCOURT: Former Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Chijioke Ihunwo, has reaffirmed his loyalty to both Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, declaring that the governor remains the political number one in Rivers State while Wike continues to command his respect as a political leader.
Ihunwo made the remarks while addressing the political relationship between the two prominent Rivers political figures, insisting that he remains committed to working with both principals despite the political differences and tensions that have characterised the state’s political landscape.
According to him, the political structure in Rivers State remains anchored on the Rainbow Coalition, stressing that no political party exists outside the coalition in the political arrangement he supports.
Fubara is the 001 of Rivers, while Wike is our leader. No party exists outside the Rainbow Coalition,” Ihunwo declared.
The former council chairman described himself as a loyal follower of both political leaders, saying he was prepared to continue serving them and maintaining their political relationship.
Emphasising his willingness to remain politically relevant through loyalty and service, Ihunwo said he would continue to regard himself as an errand boy to his two principals.
“We are together and moving forward. I will remain an errand boy to my principals. I’m not up to 40 years; anything can happen in politics. Let me continue serving my two masters as an errand boy, he said.
His remarks suggest an attempt to maintain a position of loyalty to both Fubara and Wike, whose political relationship has remained a major subject of discussion in Rivers State.
Ihunwo’s reference to the Rainbow Coalition highlights the political platform through which he says he remains aligned with the two leaders.
His declaration that no party exists outside the coalition also underscores his emphasis on political unity within the structure.
However, his comments leave questions about how the coalition will accommodate the interests of different political groups and party structures as political activities continue to evolve in Rivers State.
The relationship between Governor Fubara and Wike has continued to attract attention among political stakeholders, particularly because of their respective influence in Rivers State politics.
By describing Fubara as the state’s political number one while acknowledging Wike as his leader, Ihunwo has publicly articulated a position that recognises both men within his political alignment.
His statement also reflects the balancing act some political actors face when navigating relationships with influential leaders in the state’s political environment.
As political discussions continue in Rivers State, Ihunwo’s comments have added another perspective to the debate over political loyalty, leadership and the future of the Rainbow Coalition.
