Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has spoken candidly about his reconciliation with Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, crediting President Bola Tinubu’s decisive intervention for brokering the peace deal.
Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Tuesday after inspecting ongoing projects in the territory, Wike described Tinubu as a unifying father figure whose leadership was crucial in resolving the prolonged rift between the state’s executive and legislative arms.
He expressed hope that the latest truce—mediated by the President for the second time—would permanently end the discord.
“I believe that by the grace of God, this will be the last time the president will be bothered with this issue and that this will be the last time the Rivers people will need to hear this kind of discord,” Wike said.
He stressed the weight of the President’s counsel, noting: “The president is the father of the nation, and when a father speaks, his children must listen and do the needful to ensure peace and progress.”
Reflecting on the specifics of the agreement, Wike expressed confidence that both the Rivers State House of Assembly and Governor Fubara would fulfil their roles to sustain the peace.
“The House of Assembly will do what they are supposed to do, and I am confident that the governor will also carry out the acts required of him to ensure this peace is sustainable,” he stated.
Wike reiterated that the overriding priority is progress for Rivers State, thanking President Tinubu for his tireless efforts in achieving the understanding.
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The political crisis in Rivers State escalated after a fallout between Fubara and Wike, who played a pivotal role in Fubara’s emergence as governor in 2023.
Tensions deepened with the polarisation of the Rivers State House of Assembly, parallel political structures, and repeated impeachment threats against the governor.
Fubara’s recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) shifted the political dynamics, raising questions about whether the ruling party at the centre would shield him from removal and back his second-term bid.
On Monday, President Tinubu summoned both Wike and Fubara to the Presidential Villa for a second round of mediation, resulting in the current truce.
Rivers political tensions appear to have eased as Nyesom Wike confirmed peace talks with Governor Siminalayi Fubara following President Bola Tinubu’s intervention.
Wike stated that all outstanding issues have now been resolved, assuring there would be no need for further reconciliation.
The development signals restored political alignment and is expected to stabilise governance and party cohesion in Rivers State.
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