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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has pleaded with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike not to stay away from him even if he crosses over to the other side of the political divide.<\/p>\n

Fubara said this during a thanksgiving reception for Wike on Sunday at his private residence on Ada-George Road.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile we are seeing signs that it\u2019s like you want to go over to the other side with everybody wishing that, please don\u2019t be too far from me because I know that the sharks, the tigers are really around looking for what to hurt.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo, being around would continue to guide and put my head straight for the purpose of this state,\u201d Fubara said.<\/p>\n

His appeal comes amid rumours that Wike could dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).<\/p>\n

Wike chose to support APC\u2019s Bola Tinubu, who was eventually announced winner of the 2023 presidential election instead of his party\u2019s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has pleaded with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike not to stay away from him even if he crosses over to the other side of the political divide. 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