A significant breakthrough was achieved in the protracted political crisis rocking Rivers State, as FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly Martins Amaewhule reached a truce following a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The meeting, which was held on Thursday, June 26, 2025, marked a turning point in the bitter power struggle between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, which had created sharp divisions in the state's leadership and raised public concern over stability.
According to sources, the three key political figures agreed to put aside their differences and work together in the interest of peace, governance, and the people of Rivers State. President Tinubu, who presided over the meeting, emphasized the need for unity and urged all parties to prioritize development over personal or political disputes.
The truce is seen as a major relief to the people of Rivers State and a significant political win for President Tinubu, who continues to position himself as a unifier and stabilizer within Nigeria's political landscape. The peace framework established during the meeting is expected to maintain oversight to ensure lasting cooperation among the parties involved.
The development is expected to have a positive impact on the state's governance and development, bringing much-needed stability and peace to the region.