Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has affirmed his commitment to implementing the eight-point presidential peace agreement aimed at resolving the political crisis in the state. The agreement, reached on December 18, marked the end of a longstanding feud between Fubara and Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu.
In a Christmas Day broadcast on Monday, Governor Fubara emphasized that the implementation of the peace agreement would prioritize the collective interest of the people and democratic values. He reassured the public that the agreement is not a “death sentence” and stated that, after studying the terms, he concluded that it is not as unfavorable as portrayed by some opponents.
Fubara also announced that the Martin Amaewhule-led House of Assembly has withdrawn the purported impeachment notice against him. Furthermore, he mentioned that his government has released the withheld allowances of the state House of Assembly.
The political crisis in Rivers State had escalated with an attempt to impeach Governor Fubara and the demolition of the House of Assembly complex. The intervention of President Bola Tinubu played a pivotal role in resolving the rift between the feuding parties. However, the president’s intervention has faced criticism from public affairs analysts, including Rivers State elders who have threatened legal action.