President Bola Tinubu has successfully brokered a peace deal between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike, and members of the State House of Assembly. The meeting, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, aimed to resolve the prolonged political crisis in Rivers State.
All matters instituted in courts by Governor Fubara and his team will be withdrawn immediately.
The Rivers State House of Assembly will choose where to sit and conduct legislative business without interference from the Executive arm of government.
Governor Fubara will re-present the state budget to a properly constituted Rivers State House of Assembly.
All impeachment proceedings initiated against Governor Fubara will be dropped immediately.
The remunerations and benefits of all members of the Rivers State House of Assembly and their staff will be reinstated, and Governor Fubara will ensure full funding for the Assembly ¹.
President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State on March 18, 2025, due to the escalating political tension and security concerns.
Governor Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and the State House of Assembly were suspended, with Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (Rtd) appointed as Administrator.
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, stated that President Tinubu demonstrated his commitment to peace in Rivers State.
The meeting marked a significant step towards reconciliation, with photos showing Tinubu, Fubara, and Wike smiling and posing together.
