Ajibola Basiru, the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), addressed the political conflict involving FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and his House of Assembly members that has escalated to legal proceedings. This response came during an interview with TVC News on January 29, 2026, where he was questioned about the party’s management of the Rivers State situation, particularly given that the governor is a member of the ruling party and the APC holds a majority in the Assembly.
During the discussion, the host remarked on the likelihood that the APC leadership could have settled the dispute internally rather than allowing it to escalate to court, asking if the situation was more complicated than it seemed. Basiru replied that the matter was being overseen by the party’s senior leadership and noted the legal constraints prohibiting him from discussing it in detail due to its sub judice status. He reiterated the party’s commitment to resolving conflicts discreetly rather than through public disputes.
Basiru underscored his role as national secretary, indicating his reluctance to provide further comments on the Rivers State issue, emphasizing the importance of fostering a peaceful and unified resolution. He concluded by affirming the party’s aim for an amicable solution to the matter.
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