January 26, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has again settled the lingering political rift between Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, following a high-level intervention that led to a truce between the two political leaders, THEWILL can exclusively report.
According to credible sources, the President summoned Wike and Fubara to a closed-door meeting in Abuja, where a settlement was reached over their renewed face-off, which had reignited tensions in the oil-rich state.
Although details of the agreement were not officially disclosed, THEWILL gathered that the deal involved a power-sharing arrangement over control of party structures in Rivers State, with Fubara retaining leadership and being guaranteed a return ticket, while Wike will also retain significant political influence.
THEWILL had reported the heightened tension in Rivers after 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly loyal to Wike initiated fresh impeachment proceedings against Governor Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu.
The lawmakers accused Fubara of gross misconduct, including alleged financial recklessness and administrative incompetence.
The notice signed by Speaker Amaewhule further alleged constitutional breaches, unilateral demolition of the State House of Assembly complex along Moscow Road, and irregularities in budget implementation.
Fubara was also accused of unauthorised expenditure of public funds, withholding funds meant for the legislature, and failure to present the 2026 Appropriation Bill for legislative scrutiny and approval.
Similarly, the deputy governor, Prof. Odu, was accused of gross misconduct, allegedly aiding and abetting the governor in reckless spending of state resources, in breach of Section 189 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).
However, sources said Tinubu’s intervention has halted the impeachment move, with both camps agreeing to de-escalate tensions and restore political stability in Rivers State.
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