After months of intense political turmoil that threatened governance and stability in Rivers State, a significant breakthrough was announced as former Governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, declared that peace has finally returned to the state.
Speaking to State House correspondents in Abuja, on June 25, 2025, after a closed-door meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and key political leaders from Rivers, Wike confirmed a truce between him and Governor Siminalayi Fubara, ending a drawn-out feud that has destabilized governance and divided loyalties across the state’s political landscape.
“We have all agreed to work together with the governor, and the governor has also agreed to work together with all of us. We are members of the same political family,” Wike stated, signaling what appears to be a decisive end to months of bitter infighting.
“Just like humans, you will have disagreements, and then a time to settle your disagreement and that has been finally concluded today.”
Governor Fubara, who has in recent months found himself at the center of the storm, affirmed the development, expressing optimism that the renewed peace will usher in a period of stability and developmental focus for Rivers.
“For me, it is very important that this day has come to be. What we need for the progress of Rivers State is peace,” the governor said. “With the help of Mr. President and the agreement of the leaders of the State, peace has returned.”
The Rivers crisis, marked by fierce battles over political loyalty, control of state structures, and sharp divisions within the ruling party, drew national concern and threatened to spiral into violence.
At its peak, the feud saw the collapse of the State Assembly, mass resignations, legal wrangling, and protests across Port Harcourt.
Today’s truce, though widely welcomed, raises critical questions about the price of peace and the sustainability of this fragile détente.
Analysts warn that while public declarations may signal unity, the underlying tensions—rooted in power struggles, succession politics, and control of state resources—remain potent.
For President Tinubu, whose mediation role was widely acknowledged in both parties’ remarks, the resolution offers a diplomatic win at a time his administration faces criticism on several fronts.
Yet, observers will be watching closely to see if today’s ceasefire holds beyond the press cameras.
“This is a day we have to thank Almighty God,” Wike said solemnly, adding, “Everything is over… there is no more acrimony.”
Still, many in Rivers remain cautious. For them, the true test lies not in the political statements made in Abuja, but in the transparency, cooperation, and governance that follows back home. Whether this peace is genuine or merely a political truce of convenience remains to be seen.
Wike said: “That today, is the 26th of June 2025, that peace has finally returned to the State (Rivers).
“We have all agreed to work together with the governor (Fubara) and the governor has also agreed to work together with all of us. We are members of the same political family.
“Yes, just like humans, you will have disagreements and then, you also have a time to settle your disagreement and that has been finally concluded today.
“And we have come to report to Mr. President that this is what we have agreed.
“So, for me, everything is over and I enjoins everybody who believe to work with us, to also work together with everybody.
“That there is no more acrimony, there is nothing to say that we are disagreeing, we have all agreed so we thank God.
“For this, it is a day we have to thank Almighty God”, Wike, declared.
O. His part, Fubara hinted: “For me, it is very important that this day has come to be. What we need for the progress of Rivers State is peace and by the special grace of God.
“This night with the help of Mr. President and the agreement of the leaders of State, our leader, peace has returned to Rivers State.
“We will do everything within our power to make sure that we sustain it this time around”, he added.
