The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, recently declared that his faction has met all conditions agreed upon by the parties involved in the political turmoil in Rivers State, following negotiations with President Bola Tinubu aimed at restoring peace in the region.
During a visit to the Oba of Ogbaland in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, His Royal Highness Eze Nnam Obi III, on Saturday, Wike reiterated his commitment to peace in the state and assured the traditional ruler that he would not let him down.
Wike stated, “We accepted whatever decision Mr. President has taken, and we have, on our part, fulfilled every condition given by Mr. President because I told you I will not let you down. It’s just to let you know that your request for ensuring peace in the state, for which you asked Mr. President to intervene, we have accepted.”
He continued by urging the king and his council to continue praying for President Bola Tinubu, acknowledging the leader’s intervention in the political conflict between him and his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Wike expressed appreciation for Tinubu’s rare dedication to peace across party lines.
Accompanying Wike to the Oba of Ogbaland’s Palace were Senator Sam Anyanwu, Senator Barinada Mpigi, Chief Victor Giadom, Timipire Sylva (Minister of State for Petroleum), Senator Heinekin Lopobiri, and Felix Obuah.
NN News Media recalled that Tinubu had intervened in the Rivers political crisis, convening a meeting that led to a truce on December 18, 2023. Also the resolution involved the withdrawal of all court matters initiated by Governor Fubara, recognition of Martin Amaewhule’s leadership in the Rivers State House of Assembly, and reinstatement of remunerations for assembly members and staff.
Other resolutions included the recognition of Amaewhule and his 26 allies who switched from the PDP to the APC. The commitment to reinstating commissioners who resigned due to the crisis, the non-existence of caretaker committees for local governments, and the nullification of the dissolution of the Local Government administration in Rivers State.
