Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed regret over having to accept conditions set by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to restore peace and enable his return to office.
As reported Peoples Gazette, speaking during a meeting with key political stakeholders on Saturday, Fubara acknowledged the difficulty of the decision, but said peace in the state must take precedence over personal grievances.
He did not disclose the exact terms of the agreement, which was reportedly brokered during a meeting with President Bola Tinubu and Wike on Thursday.
“We have fought,” Fubara said. “In my honest assessment, and for anyone who truly understands this struggle, we’ve done all we can.
Now, the only viable solution is peace. I have always maintained that no price is too high for peace—and I still stand by that.”
Recognizing Wike’s role in his emergence as governor in 2023, Fubara admitted that the fallout between them caused mutual pain but emphasized the need for reconciliation.
“Yes, we’ve had our differences, but no one can deny the role he played or the risks he took.
If reconciliation is necessary now, anyone who truly believes in me must understand that it is the right thing to do,” he said.
Fubara noted that meaningful peace must come from both parties directly engaging each other. “We’ve spoken. He’s hurt, and I also have my share of pain.
But as a political family, and in the interest of the state and the President’s agenda, we must move forward,” he added.
He lamented the impact of the crisis on developmental projects, describing the loss as significant. “There are abandoned projects that would have improved lives across the state. We can’t make progress without peace.”
Fubara urged his supporters to remain resolute, warning that achieving lasting peace would require painful sacrifices.
“It’s difficult and heavy, but it’s the reality. We’ve done our best. Now, we must accept this peace so that we can grow.”