Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has shed light on the ongoing tensions between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

Speaking on The Morning Brief on Channels Television on Friday, Effiong described the feud as a political enmity over the state’s resources, rather than purely constitutional disputes.

“Let me make the point. What is playing out in Rivers is a matter of legal sophistry, a clear political enmity between FCT Minister Wike and Governor Fubara,” Effiong said.

He explained that Rivers State is richly endowed with petroleum and other mineral resources, making control over state finances a central issue in the conflict.

“We are dealing with a situation where the FCT Minister has alleged there is about N600 billion at stake, accusing political actors of having interests in that money,” Effiong noted.

He added, “This is about the money of Rivers State. It’s about individual interests that have been elevated to a state affair. What really is the grievance between the State Assembly and the government? Are they fighting over unbuilt roads or healthcare services?”