Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s return to the political camp as a development that would help consolidate the political arrangement in Rivers State.
In a renewed effort to resolve lingering political differences, Wike has again visited Fubara at his private residence in Port Harcourt for another round of reconciliation talks.
The latest meeting attracted a larger delegation, including lawmakers from the Rivers State House of Assembly, members of the National Assembly, serving local government chairmen and supporters of the governor.
The engagement brought political figures from both camps together as efforts to resolve their differences and restore lasting peace in the state continued.
Following the renewed political alignment, a reconciliation committee led by former Senator Magnus Abe was constituted to engage the governor and other members of his political camp.
In August, Abe and members of the committee met with Fubara for the second time within a few weeks. The meeting was also attended by House of Representatives member Kingsley Chinda.
The committee said the reconciliation process was designed to reunite members of the political family despite their previous disagreements and foster unity among the different factions.
Speaking after one of the meetings, Abe expressed optimism about the progress made, noting that the parties were making headway in their efforts to resolve their differences.
“We are all in agreement, and we have made very good progress,” he said.
The committee also assured members of the political coalition that there would be no victimisation over their past political differences, emphasising the need for inclusiveness and unity.
The latest meeting between Wike and Fubara signals continued efforts by political stakeholders to bridge the divide between the two camps and strengthen cooperation among key political actors in Rivers State.
