Wike, Fubara, Amaewhule, Rivers Elders Meet in Port Harcourt Amid Moves for Political Reconciliation
A high-level political meeting was held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Saturday, bringing together the state’s key political actors — Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike; Governor Siminalayi Fubara; Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule; and several Rivers elders and stakeholders — in what many observers have described as a significant step toward political reconciliation.
The closed-door meeting, held at the residence of Chief Ferdinand Alabraba, Chairman of the Rivers Elders Council, also had in attendance prominent members of the state’s political class, including National Assembly representatives and traditional leaders. While official details of the discussion were not released, multiple sources confirmed that the gathering centered on restoring unity and stability within the Rivers political family following months of division.
The meeting comes after a prolonged political rift between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Wike, which had sharply polarized the state’s leadership and disrupted governance in recent months.
The reconciliation effort, analysts say, may mark the beginning of a political truce as the state moves past the crisis that had threatened its administrative and economic stability.
According to reports, the meeting was also convened ahead of the expected formation of a new state executive council, following the expiration of the emergency rule period and the governor’s plan to reconstitute his cabinet.
The discussions reportedly focused on the need for cooperation among the three arms of government and the rebuilding of trust between the governor’s camp and lawmakers loyal to Wike.
Although none of the principal figures addressed the press after the meeting, sources close to the participants described the atmosphere as “cordial” and “promising,” with both leaders expressing willingness to work together in the interest of the state.
A statement is expected from the Elders Council in the coming days to outline agreed resolutions and next steps.
Political observers have described the development as a “symbolic reunion” of Rivers State’s power blocs.
The joint appearance of Wike and Fubara — their first in months — has been interpreted as a signal that both camps may be ready to set aside personal and political differences for the sake of governance.
The meeting also underscores the growing influence of elder statesmen in mediating political conflicts in the Niger Delta region.
Analysts believe that if sustained, the peace efforts could stabilize the state’s political climate and restore confidence among residents, investors, and civil servants after months of uncertainty.
As Rivers State awaits the outcome of this reconciliation move, many citizens have expressed hope that the renewed dialogue among its leaders will translate into more effective governance and developmental progress in the months ahead.
