Fresh signs of reconciliation have emerged in Rivers State following President Bola Tinubu’s intervention in the protracted political crisis between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
The President reportedly convened a late-night meeting in Abuja with both leaders and other key political stakeholders from Rivers State. Although official details of the discussions were not disclosed, sources indicated that the talks were aimed at resolving the lingering tensions that have destabilized governance in the state.
Reports suggest that after the meeting, Governor Fubara accompanied Wike to his residence in Guzape, Abuja. Unconfirmed accounts further claimed that the governor appealed to the minister and pledged to avoid actions that could be interpreted as disrespectful, signaling a possible thaw in their strained relationship.
The crisis between Fubara and Wike began shortly after the governor assumed office, evolving into a fierce political standoff. The dispute triggered a split within the Rivers State House of Assembly, with lawmakers divided into factions loyal to either camp. The situation escalated into impeachment threats, prolonged legal disputes, and repeated disruptions of legislative proceedings.
Observers have linked the conflict to a broader struggle for political dominance in Rivers State, particularly over control of party structures and governance direction. Despite previous mediation efforts by party leaders and stakeholders, tensions had persisted, fueling concerns about political stability in the oil-rich state.
President Tinubu’s latest intervention is widely viewed as a strategic move to restore unity within the ruling party, stabilize governance in Rivers State, and prevent further escalation ahead of future political activities.
