by Rafiyat Sadiq
After months of political unrest and tension in Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, have announced a truce, declaring that peace has finally returned to the state.
The resolution followed a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday night, where both leaders and other key stakeholders reached a consensus to end the protracted political crisis and work together in the interest of the state.
Speaking with journalists after the meeting, Wike, who currently serves as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, expressed gratitude for the reconciliation.
Wike said, “I want to give God the glory that today, the 26th of June 2025, peace has finally returned to Rivers State.
He added, “We all agreed to work together with the governor, and the governor also agreed to work with all of us. We are members of the same political family.”
The former governor acknowledged that disagreements are not uncommon in politics but stressed that such conflicts must eventually be resolved.
Wike said, “Just like humans, you have disagreements, and then you also have a time to settle them. That has been finally concluded today, and we have come to report to Mr President what we have agreed.
“For me, everything is over. I enjoin everybody to work together with everybody. There is no more acrimony; we have disagreed, but we have now all agreed on everything. Thank God. For me, it’s a day to thank Almighty God.”
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Governor Fubara, in his own remarks, described the peace accord as vital for the state’s progress, assuring residents that the return of stability would enable his administration to focus on development.
Fubara said that “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.”
The governor pledged to uphold the new understanding, emphasising that lasting peace was necessary for governance and the well-being of the people of Rivers State.
The political conflict between Fubara and Wike, both members of the same political bloc, had created deep divisions within the state’s leadership, leading to tension among supporters and legislative instability. Thursday’s meeting is seen as a significant step toward reconciliation and rebuilding unity within the ruling party and the broader state apparatus.
Rafiyat Sadiq is a political, justice, and human rights reporter with Pinnacle Daily, known for fearless reporting and impactful storytelling. At Pinnacle Daily, she brings clarity and depth to issues shaping governance, democracy, and the protection of citizens’ rights.
