Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State declared on Sunday, June 29, 2025, that no sacrifice or concession is too significant to ensure peace and stability in the state.
Speaking to supporters in Port Harcourt, as reported by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwu, Fubara emphasized that the recent peace agreement with Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly serves the state’s best interests.
Fubara acknowledged Wike’s crucial role in his rise to the governorship and expressed readiness to make concessions to maintain peace. He also praised President Bola Tinubu for facilitating the reconciliation, which followed a Thursday meeting at the Presidential Villa.
Addressing concerns and disappointment among supporters, Fubara admitted that the deal might cause temporary pain, particularly for loyal allies who stood by him during the crisis. However, he stressed that every decision, including the reconciliation, was made after consulting key stakeholders and allies within his political circle, prioritizing the collective good.
The governor lamented the toll of the political crisis on governance, noting delays in development projects. With the truce in place, he expressed confidence that project implementation would accelerate, fostering progress in the oil-rich state.
“The new political realities might be painful for some people temporarily, especially those who stood firmly with me through the turbulence, but the larger goal remains the peace and stability of the state,” Fubara said.
What You Should Know
- Governor Siminalayi Fubara declared that no sacrifice is too great for Rivers State’s peace during a Sunday address in Port Harcourt.
- The peace deal, brokered by President Tinubu, reconciled Fubara with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Rivers lawmakers.
- Fubara acknowledged Wike’s role in his governorship and consulted stakeholders before agreeing to the truce.
- The governor noted that the political crisis delayed development projects but expects faster progress post-reconciliation.
- The agreement aims to end a two-year feud that led to a state of emergency in Rivers on March 18, 2025.
