Following months of intense political discord in Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, have announced a reconciliation, signaling the restoration of peace in the state.
The breakthrough came after a Thursday night meeting at the Presidential Villa, hosted by President Bola Tinubu, where the leaders, alongside other key stakeholders, agreed to collaborate for the state’s advancement.
Addressing journalists post-meeting, Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, expressed gratitude for the resolution.
“I want to give God the glory that today is the 26th of June 2025, that peace has finally returned to the state. We all agreed to work together with the governor, and the governor also agreed to work together with all of us. We are members of the same political family,” he said.
Wike acknowledged that political disagreements are natural but emphasized that the truce marked a new chapter.
“Just like humans, you have disagreements, and then you also have a time to also settle your disagreements, and that has been finally concluded today, and we have come to report to Mr President that is what we have agreed. So for me, everything is over, and I enjoin everybody to work together with everybody. There is no more acrimony; there is nothing to say. We have disagreed; we have all agreed on everything, so thank God. For me, it’s a day we have to thank almighty God,” he added.
Governor Fubara, also speaking to the press, underscored the importance of peace for Rivers State’s development. “For me, it’s very important that this day has come to be. What we need for the progress of Rivers State is peace, and by the special grace of God this night, with the help of Mr President and the agreement of the leaders of the state, peace has returned to Rivers State,” he stated.
Fubara committed to taking all necessary steps to maintain this peace, viewing it as a foundation for enduring stability and effective governance in the oil-rich state.
