The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has accused Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara of backing out of an agreement brokered by President Bola Tinubu to resolve the state’s ongoing political crisis. Wike made this claim during a visit to the people of Tai Local Government Area in Rivers State, where he expressed his intention to publicly disclose the details of the agreement reached in the presence of the President.
The agreement in question was the result of a closed-door meeting convened by President Tinubu at the State House in Abuja in June 2025, which brought together Wike and Fubara in an effort to end the prolonged power struggle that has plagued Rivers State. The crisis had led to a state of emergency and the suspension of the governor and members of the State House of Assembly. According to Wike, Governor Fubara has failed to uphold certain aspects of the agreement.
Wike criticized Fubara’s actions, stating that reneging on an agreement made in the presence of the President undermines the credibility of the negotiation process. He questioned Fubara’s political tactics, implying that failing to honor commitments made at such a high level is not a sign of clever politics. Wike emphasized that the agreement was not made in private, but rather in the presence of the President, which adds gravity to Fubara’s alleged failure to comply.
The political crisis in Rivers State has been ongoing, with the state experiencing a period of instability. The involvement of President Tinubu in brokering an agreement aimed to bring an end to the crisis, and Wike’s accusation that Fubara has reneged on this agreement, suggests that the situation remains unresolved. As Wike prepares to make the details of the agreement public, the situation is likely to attract further attention and scrutiny. The next steps in resolving the crisis remain to be seen, but the public disclosure of the agreement’s details may shed more light on the issues at hand and the path forward for Rivers State.