Peace appears likely to return to Rivers State after a late-night peace meeting between Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, facilitated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The meeting held on Thursday night in Abuja also had Speaker of the suspended Rivers House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, and other assembly members in addition to key stakeholders in the state.
Peace in Sight
Addressing reporters after the closed-door meeting with the president, Wike said both parties had agreed to work together and put the past behind them.
“We have 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
“Yes, just like humans, you have a disagreement, and then you also have a time to settle your disagreement.
“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,” he said.
On his part, Mr Fubara hailed the truce brokered by the president, explaining peace was needed for Rivers State to move forward.
“For me, it’s a day we have to thank Almighty God. 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 in Rivers State.” The suspended Governor noted.
What Next?
It would be recalled that the Governor and entire members of the state House of Assembly were earlier suspended by the president leading to the declaration of emergency rule in the state and handing over the reins of leadership to a sole administrator.
It is therefore unclear if the Governor and members of the suspended House of Assembly would be reinstated by the President before the expiration of their suspension.
