Rivers Leaders Reconcile in Port Harcourt

Political tensions in Rivers State appeared to ease on Friday as key figures, including Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara, met in Port Harcourt for a closed-door meeting aimed at restoring unity within the state’s leadership.

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The meeting, which drew together major political actors such as the Chairman of the Rivers State Elders Council, Chief Ferdinand Alabraba, and Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, marked a major step toward resolving months of division between rival factions.

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Held at a private venue in the state capital, the gathering focused on reconciliation and the need for cooperation among all stakeholders to maintain political stability and good governance in Rivers.

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Insiders described the atmosphere as cordial, with both Wike and Fubara exchanging pleasantries and discussing pathways to strengthen collaboration between the state and the federal government.

Following the meeting, participants affirmed that the “political family” in Rivers State is now fully united, signalling a new phase of peace after a prolonged period of political tension that had threatened the state’s administration and development efforts.

Observers say the reconciliation could reshape the political landscape in Rivers, as unity among its key leaders is crucial to sustaining governance and ensuring the delivery of ongoing projects across the state.