FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has revealed details of a recent meeting between himself, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and President Bola Tinubu, describing it as a presidential initiative to resolve tensions in the state.
The meeting, which took place on Monday, February 9, was convened by President Tinubu to broker peace between Governor Fubara and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, following a reported rift.
Wike expressed appreciation for the President’s intervention and optimism that the engagement would bring lasting harmony. “I remember this is the second time the President is intervening and believe by the grace of God, this is going to be the last time,” he said during an inspection tour of ongoing projects in Abuja.
He added, “I have told the assembly to do the needful and obey Mr. President, which I know they will not hesitate. I also believe the governor will carry out his own part to make sure that this is the final time Rivers people will hear this kind of discord.”
The statement follows reports that Wike and Fubara left for the minister’s lodge in Abuja after their meeting at the Presidential Villa on Sunday, signalling the President’s continued involvement in state-level conflict resolution.
