Rivers crisis: No more discord with Fubara — Wike assures after Tinubu’s intervention

Tinubu with Wike and Fubara

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed profound optimism that the persistent political crisis in Rivers State is nearing a final resolution following a decisive fresh intervention by President Bola Tinubu. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday in Abuja after inspecting several ongoing projects in the territory, the minister underscored the president’s role as a unifying figure whose leadership was essential in addressing the friction between the state’s executive and legislative arms. He said, “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 emphasised the authority of the president’s counsel, noting that “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 truce and the expectations for both the Rivers State House of Assembly and Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the minister was clear about the path forward.

He said, “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.”

Wike maintained that the commitment to stability is now the priority, stating that “the most important thing is for Rivers State to move forward, and we are grateful to Mr President for his tireless commitment to ensuring that we reach this understanding.”

The state assembly, which is seen as loyal to Wike, had recently begun impeachment moves against the governor. As part of measures to find a political solution to the matter, President Tinubu had on Monday summoned Wike and Fubara to the Presidential Villa to mediate in the feud. Vanguard