Tinubu brokers peace between Fubara,Wike. To make peace

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After months of political tension threatening governance in Rivers State, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has successfully intervened to broker peace between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his estranged political godfather and predecessor, Nyesom Wike.

The peace move, confirmed by top Presidency sources, marks a turning point in what many feared could escalate into a full-blown political crisis in the oil-rich state.

⚖️ The Background:

Since taking office in 2023, Governor Fubara has been locked in a bitter power struggle with Wike, who now serves as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Allegations of interference, loyalty tests, and sabotage had polarized the Rivers State House of Assembly, leading to factional divisions and governance delays.

Attempts at reconciliation had repeatedly failed — until now.

🤝 The Tinubu Touch:

President Tinubu, during a closed-door meeting at the Aso Rock Villa, invited both leaders for what insiders described as a “final, non-negotiable reconciliation session.”

“The President made it clear: personal egos must bow to national stability. He reminded both men of their responsibility to the people,” said a senior aide present at the meeting.

The peace pact reportedly includes:

• Ceasefire on public outbursts and political witch-hunting

• Restoration of legislative cooperation in Rivers State

• Respect for Governor Fubara’s executive authority

• Continued federal support for development projects in Rivers

🧠 Why This Matters:

Rivers State is one of Nigeria’s top oil-producing regions and a political heavyweight in the South-South. Instability in the state poses risks to:

• National economic interests

• Oil revenue and investor confidence

• South-South electoral alignments for 2027

🗣️ Mixed Reactions:

While some praise Tinubu’s intervention as statesmanlike and timely, others see it as a strategic political move to consolidate APC’s influence in a PDP-leaning zone.

“It’s not just peace — it’s power play,” said Dr. Charles Agbara, a Port Harcourt-based analyst.

🧭 What’s Next?

Observers now watch closely to see whether the truce holds or unravels under renewed political pressure. Fubara and Wike have not made public joint appearances since the meeting but are expected to issue a joint communiqué soon.