The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has confirmed the reported meeting involving President Bola Tinubu, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other leaders of the state over the lingering political crisis, expressing confidence that the presidential intervention will be the last.
Wike made this known on Tuesday while responding to questions from journalists during a routine inspection of ongoing infrastructure projects in Abuja.
According to the minister, President Tinubu played a fatherly role in mediating the dispute between the Rivers State House of Assembly and Governor Fubara, describing the President’s involvement as timely and crucial.
He praised the President for his kindness toward the people of Rivers State, noting that this was the second time Tinubu had intervened in the crisis.
“All I can tell you is that Mr. President has been very kind to the people of the state,” Wike said. “If there seems to be a problem between the legislators and the governor, as a father, he really has to intervene.
“I remember this is the second time Mr. President is intervening. I believe, by the grace of God, this will be the last time.”
Wike disclosed that he had already directed members of the State Assembly to comply with the President’s directives, expressing confidence that they would do so without hesitation.
He also stated that he expects Governor Fubara to play his part in ensuring lasting peace, adding that the agreement reached would put an end to the political discord in the state.
“I have told the Assembly to do the needful and obey Mr. President, which I know they will not hesitate to do. I also believe the governor will carry out his own part to make sure this is the final time Rivers people will hear this kind of discord,” he added
