The former Rivers State governor stated this on Tuesday during the August edition of his monthly media chat, broadcast live on Channels Television. Reflecting on his strained relationship with Fubara, Wike said he repeatedly warned the governor against abandoning the political structure that supported his emergence in 2023. The FCT minister further alleged that external forces attempted to take over Rivers State because of its financial resources. “There are external forces who want to hijack Rivers State. There are those who see Rivers State as a cash cow,” he said.