The political climate in the Rivers State Assembly has drawn the attention of former Nigerian senator Shehu Sani, who has called it a "Bicameral Mamiyota" and voiced worries about it. Like a two-headed beast, this metaphor alludes to a distinct power system in which Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, wield considerable influence. Sani's tweet suggests that even after giving Fubara the reins in May 2023, Wike's influence and impact over state affairs endure.
There are concerns regarding Fubara's independence as governor due to Wike's track record of strong leadership, firm control over state affairs, and his present role as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, which he held from 2015 until 2023. Sani's portrayal of the Rivers State Assembly as having two heads of state raises the possibility of a power struggle that could cause problems with legislation and governance.
The former senator's usage of the phrase "Bicameral Mamiyota" draws attention to the peculiar power dynamics at work, which are reminiscent of bicameralism in legislative bodies and involve the strong influence of two separate authorities, Fubara and Wike.