Fubara, Wike Spotted Together in Rivers State After Peace Talks

Rumuepirikom, Rivers State — In a significant public display of reconciliation, suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike were recently seen together in Rivers State hours after attending high-level peace talks in Abuja. Their appearance at a family burial marks a new milestone in efforts to restore calm to the oil-rich state.

Public Appearance Sparks Optimism

Fubara, Wike, and suspended Rivers Assembly Speaker Martin Amaewhule attended the burial ceremony of Wike’s uncle in Rumuepirikom, where they were captured in a widely shared video smiling and walking together The ceremony provided the first widely seen moment of unity since Thursday’s peace meeting convened by President Bola Tinubu.

What Led to the Reunion

On Thursday evening, President Tinubu hosted a closed-door session at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting brought together Fubara, Wike, Speaker Amaewhule, and other lawmakers to address Rivers State’s prolonged political crisis 

 Following the session:

• Wike declared all rancor resolved:

  “We have all agreed to work together … no more acrimony” 

• Fubara echoed the sentiment, calling the day a turning point and pledging to sustain peace 

Civil society actors and analysts welcomed the move, though some cautioned that the truce must go beyond photos if lasting stability is to be achieved .

Background to the Crisis

The tensions date back to Fubara’s inauguration in May 2023 and escalated after Wike, his political godfather, accused the governor of sidelining him. The fallout involved efforts by the Rivers assembly to impeach Fubara, culminating in Tinubu declaring a state of emergency in March 2025, which included the suspension of Fubara, his deputy, and lawmakers 

Eight-Point Truce and What Comes Next

While official documents are pending, media reports suggest that Fubara, Wike, and Amaewhule agreed to an eight-point resolution championed by President Tinubu, including mutual recognition of government bodies and restoration of legislative harmony 

The deeper challenge now lies in translating reconciliation into cooperative governance on critical issues like infrastructure, revenue management, and public services.

🧭 Public Response & Outlook

Many Rivers residents expressed cautious relief, noting that governance was paralyzed during the crisis. However, analysts warn that trust needs rebuilding, and vigilance is necessary to ensure follow-through guardian.ng.

As Fubara and Wike emerge publicly unified at the funeral, attention now turns to whether this display will translate into stable leadership. The next steps include convening the full assembly, reintegrating suspended legislators, and prioritizing development initiatives.

News Houz will continue to monitor how this reconciliation evolves, including any formal communiqué from the parties and the implementation of peacemaking agreements.