The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday said there’s no more acrimony between him and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State.
According to him, all warring sides have agreeed to work together, saying they’re from the “same political family”.
Wike made this known as he and Fubara finalised their peace talks reconciliation at the Presidential Villa, hosted by President Bola Tinubu.
“We have all agreed to work together with the governor, and the governor also agreed to work together with all of us,” he said. “We are members of the same political family.
“Yes, just like humans, you have a disagreement, and then you also have time to also settle your disagreement and that has been finally concluded today.
“We have come to report to Mr. President, that is what we have agreed. So for me, everything is over. There’s no more acrimony.”
Fubara also confirmed reaching an agreement with the Minister and members of the Rivers House of Assembly.
He promised to work together for the sustainability of the peace.
In his words, “What we need for the progress of Rivers state is peace and by the special grace of God, this night, with the help of the president and the agreement with leaders of the state, peace has returned.
“We’ll do everything within our power to make sure that we sustain it this time around.”
On March 18, Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers after Wike, Fubara, and members of the assembly embroiled in political tussle.
The President suspended the governor, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the assembly for an initial six months.
He swiftly appointed retired naval officer Ibok-Ete Ibas as the sole administrator of the state.
The public and opposition leaders roundly condemned the action.
