Adebayo Adenrele
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has confirmed peace talks with the embattled and suspended Governor of Rivers state, Siminalayi Fubara, over the lingering political crisis between the duo.
Speaking to journalists on Monday, Wike disclosed that Fubara was accompanied by two All Progressives Congress (APC) governors and an elder statesman during the visit, which took place at his private residence.
“Fubara came to me with two governors and one elder statesman. Just that they are both APC governors. He said he wants peace,” Wike stated.
According to sources familiar with the meeting, Fubara was joined by Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru and former Ogun Governor, Olusegun Osoba.
A source close to the development said, “Fubara walked straight into Wike’s living room because that’s a familiar terrain,” highlighting their previous political alliance, which has since deteriorated into a fierce power struggle.
NEWSTODAYNG gathered that the visit was a significant step towards de-escalating the political standoff in Rivers State, which reached a boiling point in March when President Bola Tinubu suspended Fubara amid escalating tensions with Wike over control of state affairs.
