Wike reveals details of reconciliation talks with Fubara

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has opened up on a recent private meeting with his estranged political protégé and suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, revealing that the embattled governor visited him in a bid to seek reconciliation.

Speaking during a media briefing on Monday in Abuja, Wike confirmed that Fubara was accompanied by two governors from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) during the visit aimed at mending the strained political relationship between the two former allies.

However, Wike disclosed that he doubted Fubara’s sincerity and capacity to genuinely pursue peace, citing the continued provocative actions of the governor’s supporters in the public domain.

“I told him clearly—I don’t think you have the capacity to really make this peace,” Wike said during the press briefing. “It’s not easy. You can’t say you’re making peace while your people are demonstrating every day and going on television to insult others.”

The former Rivers governor and political strongman stressed that making peace requires not just words but visible actions, discipline, and consistency from all parties involved—especially the supporters of the key actors.

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Wike’s comments come just a day after Governor Fubara, while addressing his supporters, urged them to steer clear of actions that could undermine ongoing peace efforts in the state.

The appeal was seen as a conciliatory gesture by Fubara, who has faced a turbulent political climate following a deepening rift with his political mentor.

Despite the public appeal, Wike implied that Fubara’s camp was not doing enough to reflect a true desire for reconciliation.

He did not reveal the outcome of the meeting or whether there were plans for further discussions, but his tone suggested skepticism about the durability of any peace deal under the current circumstances.

The fallout between Wike and Fubara has fractured the political landscape in Rivers State, sparking protests, intense media rhetoric, and heightened tensions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The situation has drawn national attention, with calls for restraint and dialogue from political stakeholders across party lines.

Meanwhile, former Minister of Transportation and Wike’s predecessor, Rotimi Amaechi, also made headlines on Monday, revealing in a separate interview that the most influential political figure in his life was someone who once helped him bury his father—though he did not mention Wike or Fubara by name.

As political drama continues to unfold in Rivers, observers are watching closely to see whether meaningful reconciliation will occur or if the rift will deepen further ahead of future elections.