Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has disclosed that he and his predecessor, Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, have now embraced peace and improved their relationship after months of political rivalry.
Fubara revealed this during a statewide broadcast in Port Harcourt, citing the intervention of President Bola Tinubu as instrumental in brokering peace among key stakeholders in Rivers State.
He stated, “Our Leader, His Excellency Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, all members of the Rivers State House of Assembly and I have accepted to bury the hatchet and embrace peace and reconciliation in the best interest of our dear Rivers State.”
The governor acknowledged that while the political crisis tested the state's resilience, it also offered important lessons for all parties and emphasized that stability has been restored.
The reconciliation comes after a six-month state of emergency imposed by President Tinubu in March 2025 amid escalating tensions fueled by power struggles between Fubara and Wike-aligned lawmakers.
The state experienced legislative deadlock, protests, and political upheaval that hampered governance, but the newfound truce signals hopes for peace and progress in the oil-rich state.
Fubara also pledged cooperation with the State Assembly and an inclusive approach to governance moving forward.