Rivers crisis: Power struggles and the future of governance

Rivers State, one of Nigeria’s most economically vital regions, is currently at a crossroads. Once known primarily for its oil wealth and economic potential, the state has now become a battleground for political dominance, exposing deep-rooted tensions between former Governor Nyesom Wike and his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara. This ongoing crisis raises fundamental questions about governance, loyalty, and the future of democracy in…