The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that peace has returned to Rivers State following his reconciliation with the suspended Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, including that these he described as “enemies of progress” are disenchanted by the truce.
Talking throughout a media chat on Thursday in Abuja, Wike stated the political disaster in Rivers had change into a supply of non-public enrichment for some people who have been exploiting the state of affairs for monetary acquire.
“Some folks turned the disaster into an oil properly, drawing funds for his or her egocentric pursuits. Now that peace has returned, they’re offended. These are enemies of progress,” Wike stated.
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Wike, who ruled Rivers State for eight years earlier than turning into FCT Minister, maintained that he had the correct to make peace along with his successor on his personal phrases. He emphasised that the reconciliation was a strategic determination aimed toward restoring political stability within the state.
“I don’t owe anyone any clarification over my reconciliation with Governor Fubara. What issues is that Rivers State is now peaceable. Let those that have been feeding off the disaster discover one other supply,” he acknowledged.
The previous governor’s feedback come amid rising hypothesis over the character of the settlement that ended months of pressure and political standoff between him and Fubara. Nevertheless, Wike made it clear that such particulars weren’t open to public debate.
Wike accused unnamed political actors and curiosity teams of deliberately fanning the flames of battle in Rivers State in a bid to keep up affect and revenue from the unrest.
“When the disaster lingered, many individuals made it their enterprise mannequin. It was by no means about Rivers State or good governance it was about cash and energy,” he added.
The FCT minister reassured the general public that the reconciliation would usher in a brand new section of unity and growth in Rivers State. He urged political stakeholders to prioritize the state’s pursuits above private ambition.
“Now’s the time to maneuver ahead. Rivers folks need peace, they need progress. And I can let you know—we’re heading in the right direction,” Wike affirmed.
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