Peace has returned to Rivers, says Wike, Fubara after meeting Tinubu
by Adenle Ahmed Abiola · The Eagle OnlineAfter months of a long running political crisis in Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, have publicly agreed to end their rift, assuring residents that peace has finally returned to the state.
The truce followed a reconciliation meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Thursday night, where both leaders, along with other stakeholders, reached a resolution to work together for the state’s progress.
Among those present were the suspended Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, Majority Leader Major Jack, as well as party chairmen of both the APC and PDP in the state.
Also in attendance were former governorship candidate Magnus Abe, federal lawmakers from Rivers, and senior government officials.
Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, expressed gratitude to God for the breakthrough.
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Wike said, “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 acknowledged that disagreements are part of politics but emphasised that the resolution marked a fresh start for the state.
“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,” Wike said.
Also speaking, Governor Fubara said the return of peace is vital for the state’s development.
He said, “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.”
Fubara pledged to do everything within his power to sustain the peace, describing it as a step toward lasting stability and governance in the oil-rich state.
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