Fubara Pledges to Uphold Peace Despite Rivers Political Crisis

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his commitment to peace, stability and constitutional governance despite the lingering political crisis rocking the state.

Governor Fubara made the pledge on Friday while addressing supporters and stakeholders amid renewed tensions linked to impeachment threats, factional disputes in the Rivers State House of Assembly, and the prolonged rift with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). I remain the duly elected governor of Rivers State,” Fubara declared, stressing that his administration would not allow political disagreements to degenerate into violence or disrupt governance. He assured residents that the welfare of Rivers people remains his top priority, regardless of political pressure. The Rivers political crisis began after a fallout between Governor Fubara and Wike shortly after the governor assumed office, leading to deep divisions within the state’s political structure. The disagreement split the House of Assembly and triggered impeachment threats, court actions, protests by youth groups, and repeated interventions by elders, traditional rulers and the Federal Government. Although several peace meetings were brokered, including talks reportedly involving President Bola Tinubu, disagreements over the implementation of resolutions have kept tensions alive. Recently, Wike accused the governor of reneging on aspects of the peace agreement, while Fubara has continued to call for dialogue and reconciliation. Despite repeated assurances of calm, reports of clashes by rival youth groups over impeachment proceedings and legislative disputes have raised security concerns in parts of the state. Civil society organisations and community leaders have urged political actors to prioritise peace and stability in the oil-rich state. Governor Fubara reiterated that his administration would continue to engage all stakeholders through dialogue and respect for the rule of law, warning supporters against violence or actions capable of destabilising the state. We will continue to pursue peace and ensure that governance is not disrupted,” the governor said, adding that development and the well-being of Rivers people remain the focus of his administration. Political analysts say lasting peace in Rivers State will depend on sustained mediation and genuine compromise among the contending political forces, as residents continue to watch developments closely.