Summary:
Amidst renewed political friction, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike insists on the sanctity of the Tinubu-brokered peace agreement, accusing stakeholders of misguiding Governor Fubara following the volatile events of 2025.
The political landscape of the South-South is facing renewed turbulence as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has publicly criticized the handling of the ongoing reconciliation process in Rivers State. During a strategic visit to the Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area on Monday, the former governor alleged that certain political figures are actively misleading the current governor, Siminalayi Fubara.
This development follows a tumultuous period in the state’s history. Political observers recall the severe crisis of March 2025, which necessitated the declaration of emergency rule by President Bola Tinubu. That intervention saw the temporary suspension of Governor Fubara and elected officials, a deadlock that was only resolved via a comprehensive peace deal brokered by the Presidency in June of the same year.
According to Mr. Wike, the integrity of that resolution is now under threat. He condemned what he termed “deliberate misinformation” peddled by individuals who were signatories to the agreement.
“Integrity in politics is non-negotiable,” Wike asserted, addressing his support base. “If your word did not matter yesterday, it will matter today. We cannot have a situation where stakeholders, including the National Security Adviser and former Governor Peter Odili, endorse a document, only for parties to return home and contradict their pledged positions.”
The FCT Minister emphasized that his stance is rooted in principle rather than personal gain. He warned that reneging on the terms reached during the reconciliation process poses a significant risk to the stability of the region.
Furthermore, Wike utilized the platform to commend President Tinubu, citing the “unprecedented appointments” of Rivers indigenes into federal roles as evidence of the President’s commitment to the state. He urged the current administration in Port Harcourt to emulate this level of sincerity and honor the undisclosed but binding terms agreed upon following the restoration of democratic structures in September.
