Politics Not a Do-or-Die Affair: Tinubu Brokers Peace as Wike and Fubara End Political Feud in Rivers State

Politics Not a Do-or-Die Affair: Tinubu Brokers Peace as Wike and Fubara End Political Feud in Rivers State

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In a dramatic twist, President Bola Tinubu has successfully brokered peace between Nyesom Wike, Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former governor of Rivers State, and his estranged political protege, Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

The two had been locked in a fierce power struggle since Fubara assumed office in 2023, leading to a political crisis in Rivers State.

Fubara, handpicked by Wike as his successor, took office just as Wike completed his second term and was appointed to Tinubu’s cabinet.

But once in power, Fubara quickly began asserting his independence—clashing with Wike’s continued influence behind the scenes.

Tensions boiled over by late 2023, when lawmakers loyal to Wike attempted to impeach Fubara.

In response, the governor ordered the demolition of the state assembly complex and relocated legislative business, plunging the state into months of paralysis.

By March 2025, Tinubu stepped in, declaring a state of emergency and suspending the governor, his deputy, and the House of Assembly.

Some Nigerians called the move unconstitutional, while others argued Tinubu acted to prevent the oil-rich state from descending into chaos.

Fast forward to June 27, 2025: in a closed-door meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Tinubu brought Wike, Fubara, and key lawmakers together.

After intense negotiations, a truce was reached.

“Everything is over,” Wike declared. Fubara called it a “divine intervention.”

For those not following the story closely, Rivers State plays a pivotal role in Nigeria’s economy due to its oil wealth.

Prolonged instability there threatens national interests, making Tinubu’s intervention not just political, but strategic.

Whether the peace holds remains to be seen – but for now, tensions have cooled, and the political knives are back in their sheaths.

Yetunde B reports for Yeyetunde’s Blog.