Wike and Fubara Reconcile in Aso Rock: Tinubu Brokers Peace in Rivers Political Feud

In a remarkable turn of events that has taken Nigeria's political landscape by storm, the long-standing rift between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, appears to have finally come to an end.

This major reconciliation was sealed after both leaders met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in a high-level closed-door meeting at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja.

For months, the political drama in Rivers State has dominated national headlines, with tensions between Wike, the influential former governor of the state, and his successor Fubara, sparking intense speculation, realignments, and fear of a possible breakdown of governance in the oil-rich region.

The feud, which many believed could destabilize the state's political structure, had led to the division of the State House of Assembly and a tug-of-war for political dominance between loyalists of both camps.

However, the intervention of President Tinubu, who has increasingly played the role of peacemaker in intra-party disputes across the country, brought a glimmer of hope.

At the meeting, which was held behind closed doors and attended by other senior officials, the President was said to have appealed to both leaders to put the interest of Rivers people first and embrace peace for the sake of progress and stability.

According to reliable sources close to the presidency, Tinubu expressed concern over the political unrest in Rivers and emphasized that internal party conflicts should not be allowed to derail governance or national unity.

The President, who has been advocating for unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) and among stakeholders across party lines, reportedly told both Wike and Fubara that political differences must never overshadow the responsibility of leadership and development.

While the details of the peace agreement have not been officially released, insiders say both men shook hands and agreed to work together moving forward. The truce is expected to stabilize the political situation in Rivers and restore harmony in the state’s governance.

This development has sparked massive reactions across social media platforms, with “Wike and Fubara” trending on Google and X (formerly Twitter), as Nigerians express relief and hope that the reconciliation will bring an end to months of tension, threats, and uncertainty.

Many political analysts are calling the meeting a strategic win for President Tinubu, whose rising influence in resolving internal disputes is being closely watched ahead of future political calculations in the South-South region.

The move has also been hailed by stakeholders in the Niger Delta who have long called for unity among their leaders to attract development and improve the lives of the people. With peace now seemingly restored, attention turns to how both Wike and Fubara will manage the new chapter of their political relationship.

As the dust settles and the handshake of reconciliation echoes through the corridors of power, Rivers people are hopeful that this new alliance will translate into genuine development and a stable political future for the state.