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‘He Needed to Intervene’ — Wike reacts to Tinubu’s fresh peace deal in Rivers
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described President Bola Tinubu’s intervention in the lingering political crisis in Rivers State as timely and fatherly, saying the President acted in the best interest of peace and stability.
Wike made the remark following a late-night meeting convened by President Tinubu in Abuja, which brought together Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and other key political stakeholders from the state.
“As a father, he needed to intervene and he did,” Wike said, reacting to the presidential meeting aimed at addressing the prolonged political tension in the oil-rich state.
Although details of the closed-door meeting were not made public, sources familiar with the discussions said the talks focused on resolving the deepening rift between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Wike, and restoring political stability in Rivers State.
Reports indicate that after the meeting, Governor Fubara accompanied Wike to his residence in Guzape, Abuja, a gesture widely interpreted as a sign of reconciliation. Unconfirmed sources further claimed that the governor pledged to refrain from actions that could be perceived as disrespectful, raising hopes of a possible easing of tensions between the two political figures.
The Rivers political crisis, which began shortly after Fubara assumed office, has resulted in a split within the State House of Assembly, impeachment threats, prolonged court battles, and repeated disruptions of legislative activities.
Analysts attribute the crisis to an intense power struggle over party control, political influence, and the direction of governance in the state, with President Tinubu’s intervention seen as the latest effort to broker peace and prevent further escalation.
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