Arise Television host Rufai Oseni has issued a stark warning that the looming impeachment of Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara could become a “political nightmare” for President Bola Tinubu, exposing the APC’s inability to shield its own governors. In a series of on‑air and social‑media comments, Oseni argued that if the impeachment proceeds, it would “nullify” any claim that the recent state of emergency in Rivers was meant to protect Fubara, and it would signal that even a party‑aligned governor can be removed despite federal intervention.
Oseni pointed out that, despite the emergency declaration, “there is no peace, no settlement, and impeachment is still moving forward,” suggesting that Tinubu’s intervention has failed to save Fubara. He added that the situation sends a troubling message to other governors considering defection to the APC: “party alignment may no longer guarantee political protection or automatic re‑election tickets”. He even rated the political showdown, saying, “Wike is leading in this fight. Wike 100, President Tinubu 50,” implying that the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike is currently outmaneuvering the president.
The host further questioned whether Tinubu would ultimately side with Fubara, whether the state’s chief judge would halt the process, and whether existing court orders restraining the lawmakers would hold. He warned that a successful impeachment would be an “indictment of President Tinubu’s ability to protect APC governors” and could embolden opposition forces ahead of 2027.
In short, Oseni’s commentary frames the impeachment as a litmus test for Tinubu’s political clout and the APC’s internal cohesion, with potential ripple effects on party loyalty and electoral strategy.