Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, have formally announced the end of their conflict, reassuring the people that peace has finally returned to Rivers State after months of political unrest and discord.
Following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Thursday evening, the leaders and other interested parties decided to cooperate for the advancement of the state, which led to the truce.
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Wike, the Federal Capital Territory’s Minister, thanked God for the breakthrough in a post-meeting interview with reporters.
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 Rivers 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.”
Speaking to reporters as well, Governor Fubara stated that the restoration of peace is essential to the growth of the state.
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He said, “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.”
Fubara further promised to do everything within his reach to maintain the peace, describing it as a step toward lasting stability and governance in the oil-rich state.
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