Nigerian minister Nyesom Wike claims no conflict with suspended governor, blames other politicians for tensions.

Nigerian Minister Nyesom Wike, former governor of Rivers State, has stated he is not in conflict with suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Wike told BBC Pidgin that his real feud is with other politicians he accuses of manipulating Fubara. He claimed Fubara is his political son and that the decision to reconcile lies with Fubara. Tensions in Rivers State continue, with recent clashes between supporters of Wike and Fubara.