Tinubu Brokers Peace Again, Asks Wike to Halt Impeachment of Fubara • Rivers governor to recognize FCT minister as ‘political leader’ • Issue of Fubara’s second term is premature, Tinubu tells feuding parties • Wike’s candidates to be recognized in state Assembly by-elections President Bola Tinubu has stepped in again to ease the growing conflict between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. This peace agreement follows months of failed attempts to settle their differences, which had nearly led to the governor's impeachment and caused significant instability in the state. Previously, in December 2023, Tinubu attempted to mediate the discord between Fubara and Wike. That fragile peace quickly fell apart, resulting in Tinubu declaring a six-month state of emergency in the state on March 18, 2025, and temporarily suspending the governor. In this recent bid to resolve one of Nigeria’s most intense political clashes, Tin...
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