PORT HARCOURT – In what appears to be a definitive ceasefire in the high-stakes battle for the soul of Rivers State, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has declared that the bitter rivalry between himself and Governor Siminalayi Fubara is finally over. TVC News reports that the Minister signaled a dramatic shift from his previous hardline stance, assuring Nigerians that “lasting peace” has been secured.
This fresh truce, forged during a decisive late-night meeting at the Presidential Villa, comes as a massive sigh of relief for a state that has teetered on the edge of political collapse for months.
“No More Discord”
Wike, known for his blunt and often fiery political style, struck an uncharacteristically conciliatory note during a project inspection in Abuja. According to Vanguard News, he confirmed that the President’s mediation has effectively extinguished the “discord” that previously led to the suspension of Governor Fubara and the appointment of a Sole Administrator.
“I believe that by the grace of God, this will be the last time the President will be bothered with this issue,” Wike stated, as noted by The Nation. “There will be no more acrimony. We are one political family, and we have agreed to put the interests of Rivers State first.”
The Terms of Engagement
Insiders suggest the “Tinubu Peace Pact” is built on mutual concessions designed to restore constitutional order and sanity to the Treasure Base of the Nation:
- Executive Stability: Governor Fubara is expected to resubmit his 2024 budget to a properly constituted House and reinstate commissioners who resigned at the height of the feud.
- Legislative Recognition: Wike-aligned lawmakers, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, will halt all impeachment proceedings, as Wike has reportedly urged the Rivers State House of Assembly to “do the needful.”
- Political Hierarchy: The agreement centers on recognizing the existing political structure while ensuring the Governor can exercise his constitutional duties without the threat of removal.
- The Path to the Polls: This reconciliation is vital as INEC prepares for crucial by-elections in Ahoada East II and Khana II constituencies on February 21, 2026.
A State Emerging from the Shadows
The political war had previously escalated to unprecedented heights, leading to a federally declared state of emergency in March 2025. Governor Fubara, while acknowledging the Minister’s “big ambition” in reports by Vanguard, expressed deep gratitude to President Tinubu for a “timely intervention” that saved the state from total anarchy.
While skeptics wonder if this peace will hold given the deep-seated grievances of the past year, the atmosphere in Port Harcourt today is one of cautious optimism. For now, the drums of war have been silenced by a mandate for stability.
