Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers, says he has
reconciled with Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT),
after months of political hostilities.
In a statewide broadcast on Friday, Fubara described the
truce as a major step towards restoring stability in the state.
The governor said the six-month emergency rule imposed by
President Bola Tinubu was difficult but eventually paved the way for
reconciliation.
“In the course of the six-month period, Mr President
graciously brokered the peace process with all the parties successfully,” he
said.
“Our leader, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, all members of the Rivers
state house of assembly and I, as your governor, have all accepted to bury the
hatchet and embrace peace and reconciliation in the best interest of our dear
Rivers state.”
Fubara also called on Rivers residents to reflect on the
lessons of the six-month emergency rule, stressing that “the costliest peace is
cheaper than the cheapest war”.
The governor also urged political leaders, stakeholders, and
citizens to embrace the moment as a fresh beginning, warning against renewed
division.
On Thursday, Wike also confirmed that he spoke with Fubara
before the governor returned to Port Harcourt, Rivers state capital.
“I spoke with Fubara on Wednesday. I told him I was leaving
for Abuja last night, and he told me he was going back to Rivers today,
Thursday,” Wike said.
When asked if he had reconciled with the governor, the
minister replied, “I don’t talk to someone who I have not forgiven.”
“The president has done a great deal for us, and peace has
been restored,” Wike added.
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