Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT has alleged that some politicians took advantage of the incumbent governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, triggering the protracted political crisis in the state.

Wike, a former governor of Rivers State spoke on Saturday during a special media chat in Port Harcourt, the state capital.

The Minister stated that those who allegedly deceived Fubara into engaging in face-off with him, know that they have no capacity to fight.

According to Wike, the governor over rated the politicians, whom he said are now raining insult on Fubara for deciding to return to his former political family.

He said, “Unfortunately, they used Fubara. To tell you the truth, the governor over rated them. They had no capacity at all to fight and they saw it.

“Now, when the governor decided to return to his political family, go and see how they are abusing him now. Because there is no longer opportunity to syphon money so they are abusing him,” he said.

Former Adamawa State Governor, Senator Mohammed Umar Jibrilla Bindow, has resigned his membership of the African Democratic Congress, ADC.

Bindow, who served as Adamawa governor from 2015 to 2019, announced his resignation in a letter dated July 15, 2026, addressed to the Ward Chairman of the ADC in Lokuwa Ward, Mubi North Local Government Area of the state.

In the letter, Bindow said his decision followed “careful reflection and extensive consideration” of his personal convictions, political aspirations and commitment to serving the people.

The letter reads “I write to formally tender my resignation from the African Democratic Congress, ADC, effective from 15th July, 2026.

“This decision follows careful reflection and extensive consideration of my personal convictions, political aspirations, and commitment to the continued service of our people.

“I remain grateful for the opportunity to have associated with the party and to have contributed, in my own way, to its growth and democratic ideals. I hold the leadership and members of the party in high regard and wish them success in their future endeavors.

“As political realities continue to evolve, I believe it is necessary for me to take a new path consistent with my vision and responsibilities to the people I have always sought to serve.

“It is time to move, so I have moved. Please accept my best wishes and assurances of my continued respect.”

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Gombe State, Dr Jamilu Isyaku Gwamna, has formally petitioned the Inspector-General of Police over what he describes as a coordinated campaign of cyberbullying, criminal defamation and fake news allegedly orchestrated to damage his reputation ahead of the 2027 governorship election.

Highly placed sources familiar with the petition disclosed that Gwamna requested an immediate investigation by the Nigeria Police National Cybercrime Centre, with the involvement of INTERPOL, following intelligence suggesting that some of those behind the online attacks may be operating from outside Nigeria.

The petition reportedly names several social media accounts accused of publishing false claims that the APC candidate had been arrested and detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), allegations which Gwamna categorically denies.

According to the sources, the petition describes the publications as a carefully coordinated disinformation campaign designed to mislead the public, damage his reputation and manipulate public perception at a time when his political profile and grassroots support continue to grow across Gombe State.

The petition reportedly urges the Police to obtain subscriber information, IP logs and other digital evidence from Meta Platforms, identify the sponsors and financiers of the campaign, prosecute all those found culpable and secure the removal of the offending publications.

Ibrahim Shawai, Jamilu Gwamna’s spokesperson, who confirmed the petition, said political analysts believe the latest development underscores the increasingly desperate tactics being deployed as the Gombe governorship contest gathers momentum.

Supporters of the APC candidate expressed confidence that the petition would expose those behind what they describe as an organised smear campaign and reaffirmed their belief that the electorate would ultimately judge candidates based on competence, integrity and their vision for the state.

As of the time of filing this report, neither the Nigeria Police Force nor the EFCC had publicly commented on the petition.