Flooding has displaced families, disrupted schools and businesses and submerged homes and roads across parts of Rivers and Delta states following days of heavy rainfall.

In Rivers State, several communities in Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor Local Government Area have been badly affected, with residents forced to leave their homes and seek temporary shelter in vehicles, uncompleted buildings and other locations.

For Vivian Onyeije, a mother of four from Rumusita in Eneka, Obio/Akpor, the flooding has forced her family from one temporary shelter to another.

Floodwater first entered her home and rose to waist level, forcing her to leave with her children. She moved to her shop, but the water reached there two days later.

The family then moved into an uncompleted building around the Rumopku axis, only to be forced out again after another heavy downpour submerged the surrounding area.

The family eventually resorted to sleeping in their vehicle.

Her experience reflects the situation facing several families across parts of Rivers State, where floodwaters have submerged residential areas, businesses and roads, leaving residents searching for alternative accommodation.

The Guardian reported that hundreds of families across Port Harcourt and neighbouring communities have been affected, with some residents relocating to villages because of the flooding and rising accommodation costs.

Schools forced to close

The flooding has also disrupted education in affected communities.

At Rumuakoara Community Secondary School in Nkpolu, Obio/Akpor, rising water forced teachers and students to leave the school premises.

Several schools in Rumusita along the Eneka axis were also affected, disrupting academic activities and preventing many children from attending classes.

Residents said the situation had affected both public and private schools in the area, while some churches and other community facilities also suspended activities because access had become difficult.

Businesses and public facilities affected

Businesses in areas including Nkpolu and Rumuekini have been forced to close as floodwater spread through roads and commercial areas.

Churches, mosques and other public facilities around Ozouba and Nkpolu were also affected, with some closing while others recorded reduced activities.

A wedding venue in GRA, Port Harcourt, was among facilities affected by the flooding.

The University of Port Harcourt has also experienced flooding around parts of its premises, although the institution said the water usually drains towards the Choba River after rainfall stops.

The university’s Public Relations Officer, Dr Sam Kpenu, explained that prolonged rainfall makes the situation worse because the water does not have enough time to drain away.

Several roads and communities submerged

The flooding has affected a wide range of communities and major roads across Port Harcourt and its surrounding areas.

Areas reported to have been affected include Uzoba, Rumuekini, Choba, Eneka, Stadium Road, NTA Road, Mgboba, GRA, Chokocho in Etche, Peter Odili Road, Rupokwu, Alakahia, Oyigbo, Atali, Rumuparali, Ogbogoro, Egbelu, Cornerstone, Iwofe, Rumulumeni, Rumoaholi and Elikpokwu.

Several buildings have been submerged, while some structures in Rumuekini reportedly developed cracks.

Vehicles have also been stranded, with floodwater making several roads difficult or impossible to use.

The scale of the flooding has prompted some residents to compare the current situation with the devastating floods recorded in 2012.

There have also been concerns about the emergency response, with reports indicating that many displaced families had not found organised evacuation centres or Internally Displaced Persons camps at the time of the report.

In Obio/Akpor, however, the local government chairman mobilised a flood committee, which was observed desilting a canal along SARS Road following reports of the flooding.

Delta communities also badly affected

The flooding has extended beyond Rivers State, with several communities in Delta State also experiencing widespread inundation.

Heavy rainfall affected parts of Udu, Uvwie, Warri, Ughelli, Agbarho, Okpe and Ughelli South local government areas, as well as parts of Agbor in Ika South and Okpanam in Oshimili North.

In Udu, floodwater took over the popular Udu Express Junction and affected the road between Ovwian and Otor-Udu.

The Udu Bridge Road leading to Udu Express Junction and Orhuwhorun Road was also submerged, making movement difficult.

Communities including Ekete Inland, Ekete Waterside, Okpaka, Opete, Ovwian, Orhuwhorun, Odjikpata, Emadadja and Ujevwu were among the affected areas.

In Warri, residents in Ubeji, Okere, Abala Street near the Third Marine Gate of Igbudu and Okumagba Avenue were reportedly forced out of their homes.

Flooding also affected Alero Primary School and Igbudu Primary School, disrupting school activities.

Homes and businesses affected in Uvwie

Several parts of Uvwie, including Effurun, Refinery Road, Aka Avenue, Effurun GRA, Jakpa Road, Ebrumede, Ohore 1 and 2, Ugbomro, Alegbo, Alaka, Ugbolokposo, Effurun-Sapele Road, Shaguolo in Ekpan and Niger-Cat, were also affected.

Homes, shops, schools, hotels and vehicle yards were reportedly surrounded or submerged by floodwater.

Families were seen moving out of their homes while business operators attempted to protect vehicles, equipment, goods and other property from the water.

The Effurun-Agbarho section of the East-West Road was also almost completely overtaken by floodwater, further disrupting transportation between communities.

In Okuokoko, Okpe Local Government Area, several families reportedly abandoned their homes after floodwater entered residential premises.

Residents of Princess Jokoh Close, off Freshville Street, and Nehemiah Street near the Osubi-Okuokoko boundary were among those affected.

Residents linked part of the flooding to inadequate drainage infrastructure, while concerns were also raised about road and construction activities that may have affected existing water channels.

Drainage and urban planning concerns

The flooding has renewed concerns about drainage infrastructure, waste management, urban planning and the ability of communities to cope with increasingly intense rainfall.

In Rivers State, residents and environmental observers have raised concerns about blocked and poorly maintained drainage systems, indiscriminate waste disposal and sand-filling activities.

There have also been concerns about buildings and other developments being approved without adequate consideration of their environmental suitability.

Environmental expert Daniel Briggs said flood management should combine drainage planning and maintenance with enforcement of building regulations, protection of waterways, proper waste management and rapid emergency response.

He also noted that developers and property owners have responsibilities where construction, sand-filling or obstruction of natural waterways contributes to flooding.

The issue is not limited to Rivers and Delta. Nigeria’s 2026 flood outlook has identified thousands of communities across the country as being at risk, highlighting the wider challenge of flood preparedness and urban resilience.

Residents call for urgent intervention

Residents affected by the flooding have called for urgent government intervention, including relief materials, temporary accommodation and stronger emergency response.

A resident of Rumuekini, Blessing Friday, said many people had been displaced and were moving their belongings from one place to another without a permanent place to stay.

He called for the ecological fund to be used to assist affected communities and urged the government to provide relief materials while strengthening emergency response systems.

Another resident, Elizabeth Woke, described the situation as distressing and appealed for immediate support for displaced families.

In Rumusita, flood victim Vitalis Barile said water entered homes and destroyed property, with floodwater reaching waist level in some locations.

He said residents found fish swimming inside compounds and even kitchens as water spread through the community.

According to Barile, some residents have relocated while others are staying in uncompleted buildings because finding alternative accommodation at short notice has become difficult.

He also said the flooding had affected schools and religious activities across the community.

Another resident, Emma Friday, called for both government action and greater responsibility from residents, particularly in relation to waste disposal and the obstruction of drainage channels.

For residents across Rivers and Delta states, the immediate concerns remain the safety of families, protection of property, access to homes and businesses, and the availability of emergency assistance.

The latest flooding has also brought renewed attention to the need for better drainage systems, stronger urban planning, protection of natural waterways and long-term flood management measures in communities repeatedly affected by heavy rainfall.

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Flooding has disrupted life and economic activities in Nkpolu-Rumuigbo community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, with residents and business owners counting losses after heavy rainfall left parts of the area submerged.

The flooding affected homes, businesses, roads and other facilities, making movement difficult and forcing some residents to move their belongings to safer locations.

Several business owners in the affected areas were unable to open their shops or continue normal operations as floodwater spread across streets and commercial areas.

Residents said the situation has become a major concern as rising water continues to affect movement and daily activities in the community.

The flooding has also added pressure to communities across Port Harcourt and surrounding areas that have experienced widespread inundation following heavy rainfall.

Businesses forced to close

Businesses around Nkpolu and neighbouring communities have been particularly affected, with traders and other operators unable to access their premises.

The disruption has resulted in lost trading hours and damage to property and goods, adding to the economic burden on residents who depend on daily business activities for their livelihoods.

Similar disruptions have been reported in other parts of Rivers State, where flooding has affected commercial activities, schools, religious centres and residential areas.

Homes and residents affected

For residents living in low-lying parts of the affected communities, the floodwater has made it difficult to remain in their homes.

Some residents have had to move valuable belongings to higher locations or leave flooded buildings altogether.

Reports from other affected communities in Rivers State described residents attempting to rescue household items from rising water, while some families were forced to seek temporary shelter elsewhere.

The flooding has also affected schools and other community facilities. In Nkpolu, rising water forced activities at Rumuakoara Community Secondary School to be disrupted, while schools in other affected communities also experienced difficulties.

Religious activities have equally been affected in some locations, with churches and other public facilities recording reduced activities or shutting down because residents could no longer move freely through flooded areas.

Roads and movement disrupted

Flooding has continued to affect movement along several roads and communities in and around Port Harcourt.

Areas reported to have experienced flooding include Nkpolu, Rumuigbo, Rumuekini, Ozouba, Choba, Eneka, NTA Road, Stadium Road, Mgboba, GRA, Peter Odili Road, Rupokwu, Alakahia, Oyigbo, Atali, Rumulumeni, Rumoaholi and other communities.

Some roads became difficult or impossible to navigate, leaving motorists and pedestrians stranded and disrupting access to homes and businesses.

The recurring flooding has also renewed concerns about drainage, road infrastructure and the ability of existing urban infrastructure to cope with heavy rainfall.

Growing concern over recurring flooding

Flooding has become a recurring challenge in several parts of Port Harcourt, particularly during periods of intense rainfall.

Earlier reports on the Nkpolu-Rumuigbo axis have also highlighted the condition of Obi Wali Road, where flooding has previously disrupted businesses and movement between Rumuigbo Junction and Nkpolu Junction.

Residents and traders in the area have repeatedly raised concerns about the impact of flooding on businesses and transportation.

The latest incident has again drawn attention to the need for effective drainage systems, functioning roads and stronger flood management measures in vulnerable communities.

For residents and business owners affected by the latest flooding, the immediate concern remains the recovery of damaged property and goods, restoration of access and measures to prevent similar losses when heavy rainfall returns.

With flooding affecting several communities across Rivers State, the situation continues to highlight the challenges facing urban areas where drainage and road infrastructure have struggled to cope with intense rainfall.

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The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has blamed the developer of the collapsed building along Peter Odili Road in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, for allegedly violating approved construction plans by adding an extra floor to the structure.

The authority made the disclosure during an inspection of the collapse site led by the Executive Director of Project Implementation, Oluremi Omowaiye, alongside officials of the agency and the Rivers State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Edward Hart.

According to Omowaiye, the building approval granted by the FHA on February 20, 2024, was strictly for a three-storey structure based on the submitted architectural and structural drawings. He alleged that the developer disregarded the approval and proceeded to add an additional floor.

“The approval issued was for three suspended floors. We are surprised that the developer went ahead to construct an extra floor contrary to the approved design,” he said.

Omowaiye disclosed that engineers from the FHA headquarters and the agency’s technical team were immediately deployed to the site after the collapse to support rescue operations and assess the cause of the incident.

He commended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and emergency response agencies for their swift intervention following the tragedy.

The FHA official revealed that the agency had previously directed the developer to halt construction after officials observed deviations from the approved plan, but the directive was allegedly ignored.

“When our engineers noticed they were exceeding the approval, they directed them to stop, but they refused,” Omowaiye stated.

He further recalled that the Managing Director of the FHA, Oyetunde Ojo, had recently issued public warnings to developers carrying out projects on FHA lands to comply with approved standards and regulations.

Preliminary inspections, according to the FHA, also revealed signs of substandard construction materials. Omowaiye said samples of concrete, reinforcement materials and structural drawings had been forwarded to the agency’s headquarters for scientific analysis.

He disclosed that unstable sections of the collapsed structure would undergo controlled demolition to facilitate rescue efforts and ensure public safety. Residents living in nearby buildings are also expected to be relocated temporarily to allow emergency responders unrestricted access to the site.

To strengthen building compliance nationwide, Omowaiye said the FHA has established a dedicated enforcement department and introduced a stage-by-stage approval monitoring system for construction projects.

He added that the authority recently demolished several buildings in Abuja, Lagos and Kano after they failed structural integrity assessments.

“We mean business. We are committed to ensuring quality housing delivery and preventing avoidable building failures through strict enforcement of standards,” he said.

The building collapse has renewed concerns over adherence to construction regulations and the growing number of structural failures recorded in different parts of the country.

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One person is feared dead while several others remain trapped after a three-storey building under construction collapsed on Wednesday along Peter Odili Road, a highbrow area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

The building reportedly caved in during construction, with eyewitnesses attributing the incident to possible structural defects, although the exact cause had yet to be officially determined as of press time.

Rescue workers have recovered the lifeless body of an unidentified victim from the rubble, while efforts are ongoing to locate and rescue others believed to be trapped beneath the collapsed structure.

Emergency response teams drawn from the Rivers State Government, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and other relevant agencies were deployed to the scene shortly after the incident.

A survivor identified simply as Taiwo disclosed that at least seven workers were trapped when the building suddenly gave way.

“This morning, I went out to buy something. About eight people were working inside, and they said some of them are Hausa people. One of my brothers was inside. Four of them were brought out, but other people are still trapped,” he said.

Officials of the Rivers State Ministry of Urban Development and Physical Planning, the Ministry of Health, security agencies, and emergency responders were seen coordinating rescue efforts at the site.

Speaking at the scene, the Acting Permanent Secretary of the Rivers State Ministry of Health and Director of Medical Services, Dr. Vincent Wachukwu, said emergency teams were mobilised immediately after receiving reports of the collapse.

“We are here on Peter Odili Road following disturbing news this morning that a three-storey building collapsed around here. We quickly mobilised ambulance teams and medical personnel to support rescue operations,” he said.

According to him, two severely injured victims had already been rescued and transferred to the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) for urgent medical attention.

“We have activated the Hospital Emergency Medical Services, and the Emergency Unit of RSUTH is fully prepared. NEMA, FRSC, NSCDC and other security agencies are all on ground. All hands are on deck to ensure those still trapped are rescued,” Wachukwu added.

Rescue operations were still ongoing at the time of filing this report as authorities worked to determine the number of victims and the cause of the collapse.

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The Federal Ministry of Environment has warned that 26 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) may experience flooding between June 22 and July 5, 2026, following forecasts of heavy rainfall across several parts of the country.

The warning was issued on Monday through the National Flood Early Warning Centre under the ministry’s Erosion, Flood and Coastal Zone Management Department.

FG Identifies High-Risk and Critical Flood Zones

According to the advisory dated June 22, 2026, several communities across the country have been classified as either critical-risk or high-risk flood zones.

States listed under the critical-risk category include Abia, Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bayelsa, Benue, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Imo, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos, Niger, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo and Rivers.

Lagos, Rivers, Anambra, FCT Among Most Vulnerable Areas

The ministry identified numerous flood-prone communities likely to be affected by heavy rainfall and rising water levels.

In Lagos State, vulnerable areas include Agege, Alimosho, Apapa, Badagry, Ikeja, Ikorodu, Lagos Island, Lekki and Surulere.

In the FCT, high-risk areas include Abuja Municipal, Gwagwalada, Kubwa, Nyanya and Wuse.

Other identified locations include Onitsha and Awka (Anambra), Yenagoa (Bayelsa), Makurdi (Benue), Calabar (Cross River), Warri and Sapele (Delta), Enugu and Nsukka (Enugu), Owerri (Imo), Lokoja (Kogi), Ilorin (Kwara), and Port Harcourt (Rivers).

FG Issues Safety Advisory to Residents

The ministry urged residents in high-risk communities to take urgent precautionary measures to reduce potential impact.

It advised communities in critical zones to maintain flood watch, identify evacuation routes, and avoid building or trading in flood-prone areas.

“Communities classified as Critical should maintain immediate flood watch, identify evacuation routes, protect vulnerable households,” the advisory stated.

For high-risk areas, the ministry called for intensified drainage clearance, monitoring of waterways, and improved community reporting of rising water levels.

Rising Concern Over Seasonal Flooding

The warning comes amid the peak of Nigeria’s rainy season, raising concerns over possible displacement of residents, destruction of property, and disruption of economic activities in vulnerable areas.

Authorities have urged state governments and emergency agencies to step up preparedness measures to prevent avoidable losses.

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The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) says it has completed remediation and closed 30 contaminated sites in Ogoniland, Rivers State, while launching fresh investigations into 18 high-risk polluted locations within residential communities.

Project Coordinator of HYPREP, Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey, disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday during a press briefing ahead of a high-level donor and diplomatic conference scheduled for May 26, 2026.

Progress in Ogoni Cleanup Exercise

Zabbey said the remediation effort is guided by the 2011 United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) assessment, which identified 65 contaminated sites and recommended urgent cleanup. However, he noted that additional polluted locations not captured in the original report are now being investigated.

According to him, 17 simple sites affected only by soil contamination have been fully remediated and officially closed out, with certification issued.

He also revealed that 13 sites have undergone natural attenuation, where environmental processes such as bio-remediation and photo-oxidation reduced pollution levels below acceptable thresholds. These sites were independently verified by the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) and subsequently declared closed.

Ongoing and New Investigations

Zabbey explained that remediation is ongoing at 17 medium-risk complex sites, including four groundwater-affected locations where contamination levels have reportedly fallen below the World Health Organisation’s safety benchmark of 600 microgrammes per litre.

He added that investigations have now commenced on 18 high-risk complex sites located in residential areas to determine contamination levels and guide future remediation strategies.

According to him, the new assessment phase is necessary because environmental conditions are dynamic and groundwater pollution patterns continue to evolve over time.

“The environment is not static. You cannot depend solely on the 2011 UNEP data to determine current conditions,” he said.

Strengthening Donor and International Collaboration

Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Ogoni Trust Fund Incorporated for HYPREP, Emmanuel Deeyah, said the upcoming conference will deepen partnerships with international donors, diplomatic missions, multilateral agencies, and private sector stakeholders.

He said discussions will focus on environmental remediation, public health, livelihood restoration, water provision, mangrove recovery, and broader sustainable development initiatives in Ogoniland and the Niger Delta.

Deeyah added that the event will feature technical presentations outlining HYPREP’s achievements, challenges, and long-term strategic plans. The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, and the Dutch Ambassador to Nigeria, Bengtvan Loosdrecht, are expected to attend.

Background

The Ogoni cleanup programme was launched following the UNEP 2011 report, which documented extensive hydrocarbon pollution linked to decades of oil exploration in Rivers State. HYPREP was established in 2012 to implement remediation, restore livelihoods, and support environmental recovery across affected communities.

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The National Union of Tenants of Nigeria (NUTN) has raised alarm over the worsening housing situation in Rivers State, warning that more than 80 per cent of residents in Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor now spend all their income on rent.

In a letter to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the union’s Executive Secretary, Ceaser Enwefah, described the situation as a deepening crisis with severe social and economic consequences for residents.

He said the rising cost of accommodation has pushed many households into extreme hardship, leaving them unable to afford basic necessities.

“Rental costs now account for significant portion of the high cost of living in the capital city, pushing many residents into extreme hardship,” he stated.

Soaring rent across housing categories

Enwefah noted that rent levels have reached unprecedented heights across all housing types in the state capital and surrounding areas.

According to him:

• Self-contained apartments now cost about ₦800,000 annually
• One-bedroom flats go for around ₦1.5 million
• Two-bedroom apartments range between ₦2 million and ₦2.5 million
• Three-bedroom flats cost between ₦3 million and ₦4 million

He warned that prices could rise further by December 2026, making housing even more unaffordable for average earners.

Rising displacement and social pressure

The union also warned that many residents are already leaving Port Harcourt due to rising living costs.

“A significant part of the population is fleeing the capital city to escape the high cost of accommodation and harsh economic impact of rising rents,” Enwefah said.

He added that if left unchecked, the situation could escalate into homelessness, slum expansion, and social instability by 2030.

Causes of the housing pressure

A fact-finding study by the union attributed the crisis to multiple factors, including:

• Housing deficit in the state
• Demolition linked to infrastructure projects such as the Port Harcourt Ring Road
• Activities of unregulated estate agents
• Conversion of residential buildings to commercial use
• Urban planning violations reducing available housing stock

The study showed sharp rent increases between 2023 and 2025, with single rooms rising from ₦60,000 in 2022 to ₦180,000 in 2026, and self-contained apartments jumping from ₦150,000 to ₦800,000.

Calls for urgent government action

The union urged the state government to declare the housing sector a priority area and introduce urgent regulatory reforms.

Recommendations include:

• Regulation of estate agents
• Enforcement against illegal property conversion
• Creation of a housing data system to track rent trends
• Increased land allocation for low-income housing
• Construction of student hostels to reduce pressure on the rental market

Enwefah stressed that coordinated intervention is needed to stabilise the housing market and prevent further economic strain on residents.

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The Rivers State House of Assembly has halted impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, following the intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The decision was reached during Thursday’s plenary session in Port Harcourt, where lawmakers resolved to suspend further action on the impeachment notice earlier served on the state’s top executive officials.

The Assembly had initiated the impeachment move at its first sitting of 2026, accusing the governor and his deputy of gross misconduct. Key allegations included the demolition of the State House of Assembly complex and the approval of state expenditures without legislative approval.

As part of the constitutional process, the lawmakers had formally written to the Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Chibuzor Amadi, requesting the constitution of a seven-member investigative panel to examine the allegations.

However, the Chief Judge declined to set up the panel, citing an existing court injunction restraining further action on the impeachment procedure.

With the latest development, the impeachment process has been put on hold pending further political consultations and legal clarity. The suspension is expected to ease tensions in the state’s ongoing political crisis, at least temporarily, as stakeholders continue dialogue aimed at resolving the dispute.

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The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a Ghanaian landlord, Frimpong Samuel, for allegedly removing the roof of his tenant’s apartment, Mr. Anozie Tochukwu, in Obio/Akpor LGA.

The incident occurred at No. 7 Chief Chike Street, NTA Road, Mgbuoba, after the tenant’s lease expired in January 2026. The tenant had requested a 14-day extension to relocate, but the landlord reportedly removed the roof on 3 February 2026, coinciding with heavy rainfall that damaged household items, furniture, and personal documents.

Mr. Tochukwu, whose pregnant wife and two children were inside at the time, said the action exposed his family to the elements. Several items also reportedly went missing during the incident.

Police spokesperson SP Grace Iringe-Koko confirmed the landlord’s arrest, stating he would be arraigned in court upon investigation completion. Legal experts condemned the act as a violation of tenant rights, noting that evictions must follow due process under Nigerian law and extrajudicial measures like self-help are illegal.

The case highlights the importance of legal protections for tenants and serves as a warning that landlords cannot make properties uninhabitable to force tenants out. Charges may include malicious damage to property and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace.

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Pressure is mounting within the All Progressives Congress (APC) as party groups intensify calls for the removal of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, citing alleged anti-party conduct and actions they say undermine party cohesion and national unity.

The latest demand came from a coalition operating under the APC Leaders Forum (ALF) and the Tinubu/Shettima Solidarity Movement (TSSM), which accused the former Rivers State governor of conduct inconsistent with the expectations of a serving minister in an APC-led administration.

In an open letter dated January 7, 2026, and addressed to President Bola Tinubu through the party’s national leadership, the groups argued that Wike’s continued stay in the Federal Executive Council poses political and institutional risks for the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The letter, jointly signed by leaders of the coalition, was unveiled during a peaceful rally at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja. The groups described the protest as part of a broader mobilisation to protect party discipline and defend the principles of the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

According to the coalition, Wike has repeatedly made public statements that openly challenge the authority of the APC’s national leadership, despite not being formally registered as a member of the party. They cited remarks allegedly made by the minister during a recent visit to Rivers State, where he was accused of verbally attacking senior APC officials and issuing statements perceived as intimidating.

The groups also accused Wike of persistently working against Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, whom they described as the APC’s duly elected governor. They alleged that the minister has openly questioned the legitimacy of the governor’s emergence, publicly criticised his leadership, and suggested that his administration should be politically corrected in 2027.

According to the petitioners, such actions amount to political sabotage and weaken the APC’s strategic position in Rivers State, a key battleground in the Niger Delta region.

Beyond party politics, the coalition raised concerns over comments attributed to Wike suggesting that certain political actors would be barred from entering Rivers State. They warned that such statements could inflame political tensions and were incompatible with the authority of the federal government.

The groups further criticised what they described as a conflict of interest, alleging that the minister had publicly acknowledged influence across multiple political platforms while serving in an APC government.

They warned that failure to address the situation could deepen internal divisions within the party and create avoidable distractions for the administration at a time of economic and security challenges.

While calling for decisive action, the coalition reaffirmed its loyalty to President Tinubu, urging him to demonstrate that party discipline applies to all political appointees regardless of influence or past alliances. They also announced plans to extend their protests nationwide if their concerns are not addressed.

As of press time, neither the FCT Minister nor the Presidency had issued an official response to the allegations.

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