Isaac Fayose, a prominent social commentator and sibling to former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, has offered a stark assessment of the political landscape in Rivers State, particularly concerning the 2027 general election. Fayose asserts that neither the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, nor the incumbent Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, possesses the genuine electoral capacity to secure a victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) or President Bola Tinubu in the state, unless through electoral manipulation. He conveyed this viewpoint in a video shared on his Facebook page, addressing the ongoing political strife within Rivers State.

According to Fayose, the notion that either Wike or Fubara could independently deliver Rivers State to the APC or Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027 is a "deception." He emphatically stated that the only entities capable of ensuring an APC victory in Rivers State would be the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigeria Police Force, rather than the political machinery of the two feuding leaders. This claim underscores a deep skepticism about the organic support base of both Wike and Fubara.

Fayose further elaborated on the perceived motives behind the protracted political crisis between the former governor and his successor. He alleged that the conflict is not rooted in public service or the welfare of Rivers citizens but is, in fact, a struggle for control over the state's substantial financial resources. Specifically, Fayose claimed that Governor Fubara has accumulated significant funds, which he believes is the primary object of contention that Wike is eyeing. This accusation paints the political rivalry as a contest driven by personal financial interests rather than ideological differences or a pursuit of the common good.

Moreover, the social commentator argued that both political factions currently at play in Rivers State critically lack the grassroots popularity and widespread public endorsement necessary to achieve an electoral triumph for the APC. His analysis suggested that this deficiency would become particularly pronounced if the Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, were to once again feature on the ballot in the 2027 elections. Under such circumstances, Fayose predicted that neither Wike nor Fubara would be able to garner even 25 percent of the total votes cast for the APC in Rivers State, highlighting Obi's potential influence among the electorate.

In addition to his critique of their electoral strength, Fayose also disparaged the recent political tours and community outreach initiatives undertaken by the rival camps. He dismissed these efforts as largely ineffective attempts to sway voters through monetary incentives, describing them as merely "greasing people’s hands in poverty." He concluded that the "real voters in Rivers State are just looking at them," implying that the populace remains largely unswayed by these gestures and is keenly observing the unfolding political drama without committing their support prematurely.