Rivers APC Criticizes Governor Fubara Over Remarks at Wigwe’s Funeral

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has criticized Governor Siminalayi Fubara for his remarks at the funeral of the late Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank, Herbert Wigwe, his wife, and son over the weekend.

Chief Tony Okocha, the chairman of the seven-man Caretaker Committee of the APC in the state, made this statement while briefing journalists at the party’s secretariat in Port Harcourt on Tuesday.

During his speech at the funeral, Governor Fubara called out the political class, questioning the reasons for their struggle and the desire to kill and bury.

He reflected on Wigwe’s life, impact on society, influence, money, and his inability to save himself despite his resources.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who spoke after Fubara, did not take the governor’s statement lightly, asking him to step down if he does not understand the reason for the struggle.

Okocha, speaking to journalists, described Governor Fubara’s remark as unnecessary, accusing him of seeking public validation.

He questioned why the governor would make such a political statement at a funeral.

The APC CTC Chairman criticized the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for criticizing Senator Akpabio for attacking Governor Fubara.

Sydney Gbara, the Publicity Secretary of the PDP in the state, had released a statement calling Senator Akpabio an enemy of the state.

The remarks by Fubara and Akpabio during the funeral of the Wigwes have generated several reactions in the country, especially on social media.