Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said he is open to reconciliation with suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, but only if the latter offers a sincere apology over the political crisis rocking the state.
Wike made the remarks during a media parley in Abuja, addressing the lingering feud between him and Fubara, which has destabilized the state’s political landscape since 2023.
The rift between the former allies has led to a deep division within the Rivers State House of Assembly, resulting in the emergence of two rival factions.
As the crisis escalated and began to pose security threats, President Bola Tinubu intervened by declaring a state of emergency and suspending Governor Fubara for six months. A sole administrator was appointed to oversee the state’s affairs during the period.
Speaking on the situation, Wike questioned the sincerity of efforts toward peace and accused Fubara’s allies of hypocrisy.
“Has anybody approached anybody? I don’t like people who are hypocrites,” Wike said. “I have told her to mention one elder in Rivers running around the governor who has taken any step to achieve peace.”
He added that all parties must be honest and committed to resolving the crisis.
“At the end of the day, if we don’t achieve anything, we will still go back to square one, which does not make sense.
“The day Mr. President intervened, the Assembly members immediately withdrew the impeachment notice. I’m open to forgiveness if he comes sincerely,” Wike concluded.
The minister’s remarks suggest that while a resolution remains possible, it hinges on Fubara taking responsibility and making conciliatory moves to mend the fractured relationship.
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