If Fubara Is Impeached, It Will Be a Major Indictment of President Tinubu’s Ability to Protect APC Governors — Rufai Oseni
Popular media personality Rufai Oseni has stirred national debate after stating that the possible impeachment of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara would be a “major indictment” on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ability to protect governors elected under the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He made the remarks while analyzing the escalating political crisis in Rivers State, where tensions between Governor Fubara and his political rivals continue to dominate national headlines.
Oseni argued that the political instability surrounding Fubara raises broader questions about the strength and unity of the APC under President Tinubu’s leadership. According to him, the failure to prevent such an impeachment would imply that the current administration lacks the influence or strategy required to safeguard its elected officials.
Speaking during a televised political segment, Oseni emphasized that the situation has gone beyond Rivers State politics and now reflects on the federal government’s political coordination.
He said that if an APC-backed governor is removed amid internal conflicts and power tussles, it would expose deep cracks within the ruling party and point to the president’s inability to manage key political stakeholders.
Oseni also suggested that the crisis reveals how internal rivalries, shifting alliances, and unresolved political grievances can weaken party cohesion—especially in states with high political stakes like Rivers.
Rivers State has witnessed months of intense political unrest, with factions loyal to different power blocs at loggerheads over control of state structures, legislative authority, and political appointments.
The impeachment threat against Governor Fubara has been driven by a group of lawmakers who accuse him of misconduct and constitutional violations. However, many analysts argue that the crisis is rooted in deeper political struggles involving both state and national actors.
Despite several interventions and attempts at reconciliation, tensions remain high, prompting fears of further destabilization in one of Nigeria’s most politically and economically strategic states.
Political observers note that the president’s handling of the crisis is being closely watched by party members, opposition parties, and the general public.
For President Tinubu, who has emphasized political stability and party unity since assuming office, the outcome of the Rivers crisis could influence:
- Perceptions of his control over the APC,
- His ability to mediate complex political disputes, and
- The confidence of governors and key stakeholders in his leadership.
Analysts warn that allowing the impeachment of an APC governor during a major intra-party conflict could weaken the party’s standing ahead of future elections.
As the political tension escalates, calls for renewed negotiation continue to grow. Stakeholders are now urging the presidency and party leadership to intervene decisively to avoid a full-blown political collapse in the state.
For now, Oseni’s statement has intensified public discourse, framing the situation as a broader test of President Tinubu’s political strength and the resilience of the ruling party.
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