Presently suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has thanked President Bola Tinubu for his role in brokering peace with his predecessor and former political ally, Nyesom Wike.
Fubara said this after 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.
The rresolution of the disagreement between the two sides is believed to be a precursor to the imminent return to office of Fubara and members of the state House of Assembly.
Fubara assured that peace has returned to the state and also expressed he commitment to solidify the tranquility and work with all stakeholders.
In an interview conducted by the presidential videographer, Governor Fubara, said the return of peace is crucial to the state’s development.
“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,” he said.
Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, expressed gratitude to God for the breakthrough.
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.
He said, “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.”
Earlier in the day, Fubara also met and reconciled with a majority of the state’s lawmakers with whom he was previously at loggerheads.
