A former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, said only prayers and fasting could save Fubara from impeachment by the state House of Assembly.
Fayose spoke while appearing on Channels TV Politics Today programme on Friday.
He stressed that a sitting governor must understand the burden of leadership and learn to accommodate differing interests, including those who played key roles in his emergence.
“I’m not a prophet but I’m telling you, so many prayers, fasting and prayers will be the only thing that can save Fubara in this one (impeachment).
“My prayer is that God will enter his (Fubara) mind, the President will assist to calm him down, to remember the danger before him,” Fayose said.
Drawing from his own experience as a former governor who was impeached and later reinstated, Fayose said he was speaking from personal knowledge of how quickly political power could slip away.
The former governor accused Fubara of being ungrateful and unfair to Wike who brought him to power.
“Most of the things that are happening currently in Rivers State can never happen in Lagos State. Most recently, because Asiwaju (Tinubu) was not part of the decision to remove the Speaker (Obasa), we all saw what happened, without Asiwaju talking, the Speaker was restored.
“Ingratitude and being ungrateful will create so much headache for anyone. The emergency rule in Rivers State was a saving grace for Fubara because the moment you are impeached, that is your end,” Fayose said.
He advised the Fubara to adopt a more conciliatory approach following his return from suspension, saying survival in politics sometimes requires retreat and careful management of relationships.
