The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declined to reveal the specifics of the recent peace agreement brokered between him and the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara.
Speaking to journalists at his Abuja residence on Thursday, Wike emphasised that the paramount outcome is the restoration of peace to the state, preferring to let public speculation continue rather than disclose the terms.
“I will allow you to speculate; it’s not my concern. All I know is that tranquillity has returned,” Wike stated, adding,
“If you are not satisfied with that, there’s nothing we can do. What is crucial is that peace has been achieved; whatever anyone else asserts is irrelevant to me.”
The Minister alleged that certain individuals had financially benefited from the prolonged political unrest in Rivers State, enriching themselves through illicit means.
He contended that these same individuals are now displeased with the reconciliation between him and Governor Fubara.
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In June, the Port City News reported that President Bola Tinubu hosted a reconciliation meeting involving Wike, Fubara, and the suspended members of the Rivers State House of Assembly.
This high-level intervention aimed to de-escalate the protracted political impasse that had gripped the oil-rich state.
The crisis, stemming from a fallout between Wike and his political protégé, Fubara, over control of the state’s political machinery, led to the suspension of Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and members of the Rivers Assembly by President Tinubu in March 2025.
The situation had severely deteriorated, with lawmakers loyal to Wike, led by Martin Amaewhule, attempting to impeach Fubara.
Following these suspensions, Tinubu appointed and swore in a retired naval chief, Vice Admiral Ibok-ete Ibas (rtd), as the sole administrator for Rivers State.
The recent accord, though its details remain undisclosed by Wike, signals a significant step towards resolving the deep-seated power struggle in the state.
