The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed confidence that the lingering political crisis in Rivers State may be approaching a resolution following a renewed intervention by President Bola Tinubu.
Wike spoke to journalists on Tuesday in Abuja after inspecting ongoing infrastructure projects in the Federal Capital Territory, where he highlighted President Tinubu’s mediation efforts as critical to restoring stability in the oil-rich state.
According to the minister, the president’s involvement underscores his constitutional responsibility as a national leader committed to unity and democratic order.
“I believe, by the grace of God, that this will be the last time Mr President will need to intervene in this matter, and the last time the people of Rivers State will witness this level of political discord,” Wike said.
He stressed that the president’s guidance should be respected by all parties involved, describing Tinubu as a father figure whose counsel is meant to foster peace, cooperation, and progress.
“The president is the father of the nation. When a father speaks, his children are expected to listen and act in a way that promotes peace and development,” he added.
Wike expressed optimism that both the Rivers State House of Assembly and Governor Siminalayi Fubara would adhere to the understandings reached during the peace talks and operate within the bounds of the law to stabilise governance in the state.
“The House of Assembly will do what is required of them, and I am confident that the governor will also take the necessary steps to ensure that this peace is sustained,” he said.
He maintained that the overriding priority should be the collective progress of Rivers State, commending President Tinubu for what he described as consistent and deliberate efforts to prevent a breakdown of governance.
