Fubara visited me with two APC Governors – Wike

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike Reveals Governor Fubara’s Reconciliation Visit Amid Political Crisis in Rivers State

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, recently paid him a visit in an apparent bid to reconcile their ongoing political differences.

According to Wike, the meeting, which took place in Abuja, was not only a personal gesture but also a response to consistent appeals for peace by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who has expressed growing concern over the political instability in Rivers State.

Wike, speaking during a press conference held on Monday, revealed that Governor Fubara was accompanied by two governors from the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the visit.

This move, he suggested, was intended to demonstrate seriousness and possibly leverage political influence in seeking a truce. However, Wike was quick to caution that mere visits and dialogue were not enough to restore peace and political cohesion in the state.

While confirming that he remains open to dialogue and peace for the sake of the state’s stability, the former Rivers State governor and current FCT Minister stressed that reconciliation would require more than symbolic gestures.

He insisted that Governor Fubara must take specific and concrete “necessary steps” to prove his genuine commitment to reconciliation and the restoration of political order.

Wike said, “Yes, he came with two governors, unfortunately, they are APC governors – I won’t pursue him. He said he wants peace, and I also want peace. The President had called for peace severally and I can’t sit down and say no.

“This is a self-inflicted injury; he doesn’t need it, when it started, I called him saying this thing is not good for you because God has given it to you. Why not humbly handle it and not allow people push you?

“We don’t have a problem with PDP in my state. Government is not the party, but government could work with the party.”

IREPORT247NEW had earlier reported that Fubara has met with Wike, in a move that is being described by sources as an attempt to put political differences behind them.

The meeting was held behind closed doors at Wike’s villa in Abuja. It was facilitated by prominent political leaders, such as State Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State, and former Governor Olusegun Osoba of Ogun State.