The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that he no longer harbours any animosity against his successor and current governor of Rivers state, Sim Fubara, following a fresh intervention by President Bola Tinubu.
Speaking to journalists in Abuja after inspecting several ongoing projects in the territory on Tuesday, February 10, Wike said
“I believe that by the grace of God, this will be the last time the president will be bothered with this issue and that this will be the last time the Rivers people will need to hear this kind of discord.”
Wike emphasized the authority of the president’s counsel, noting that “the president is the father of the nation, and when a father speaks, his children must listen and do the needful to ensure peace and progress.”
Reflecting on the specifics of the truce and the expectations for both the Rivers State House of Assembly and Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the minister was clear about the path forward.
He said
“The House of Assembly will do what they are supposed to do, and I am confident that the governor will also carry out the acts required of him to ensure this peace is sustainable.”
Wike maintained that the commitment to stability is now the priority, stating that “the most important thing is for Rivers State to move forward, and we are grateful to Mr President for his tireless commitment to ensuring that we reach this understanding.”
The state assembly, which is seen as loyal to Wike, had recently begun impeachment moves against the governor. As part of measures to find a political solution to the matter, President Tinubu had on Monday, February 9, summoned a meeting between Wike and Fubara.
