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Scope 01 Apr 2025

Sowore Blasts FG’s Decision: Rivers State Under Siege

Let me tell you a story that’s unfolding right now in Nigeria. It’s a tale of power, politics, and the people caught in the middle. Omoyele Sowore, the former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 general elections, is speaking out against the federal government’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State. This isn’t just another political move—it’s a bold stroke that’s raising eyebrows across the nation.

Sowore, never one to mince words, went on record during an interview on News Central TV, labeling Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike, and President Bola Tinubu as “the three most dangerous persons in Nigeria.” These aren’t just empty words; they carry weight, and Sowore’s critique is cutting deep into the heart of Nigerian politics.

Why the Declaration of Emergency? A Closer Look

Now, let’s break this down. Sowore isn’t just throwing accusations around. He’s painting a vivid picture of what he sees as a calculated attempt to dismantle the structure of an entire state. “The declaration of emergency was purely an attempt to sacrifice an entire state structure—not the first, but one of the first that is more brazen,” Sowore said. And here’s the kicker: it’s not just any state. It’s Rivers, one of Nigeria’s richest.

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“In this case, they want Wike to control one of Nigeria’s richest states, Rivers,” Sowore explained. This isn’t a secret plan; it’s a move that’s been brewing for a while. According to Sowore, everything has been pointing in this direction since Siminalayi Fubara was appointed—or, as some might say, selected—as governor.

Power Plays and Political Maneuvering

Sowore laid out the sequence of events with clarity. “It got to a point where Wike had to reach Tinubu, who is his principal in this case, to move in and take the state from Fubara so they can have it for themselves. That’s what they executed,” he remarked. This is more than just politics; it’s a power grab, plain and simple.

But it doesn’t stop there. Sowore pointed fingers at three key players: Wike, Akpabio, and Tinubu. “There are three individuals we must watch out for: the FCT Minister, that is Nyesom Wike; the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio; and Nigeria’s president himself, Bola Tinubu. These are guys that are very dangerous,” Sowore warned. Dangerous because, as he puts it, they’ve risen through the ranks of crime and impunity, untouched by consequences.

The Rise of the Untouchables

These figures, according to Sowore, have ascended to power through questionable means. “The reason why these guys are different from every dangerous person you have ever met in your life is that they have risen through the ranks of crime and impunity and gotten to the top without consequences. That’s what you are seeing them do now,” he added. It’s a stark reminder that power, unchecked, can lead to corruption and abuse.

What’s Next for Nigeria’s National Assembly?

Sowore also made a bold prediction about the Nigerian National Assembly’s role in this unfolding drama. “This morning, I was invited to a media interview by Channels TV, and I did predict that the Nigerian National Assembly would not do anything—they would endorse Bola Tinubu’s state of emergency. They are all in on this, and that’s why Nigerians must understand that there is no way out. They gang up against us; we must gang up against them too,” Sowore concluded.

In a world where politics often feels like a distant game, Sowore’s words bring the reality of Nigeria’s political landscape into sharp focus. This isn’t just about Rivers State—it’s about the future of democracy in Nigeria. The question remains: what will the people do next?