Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Minister, Nyesom Wike, yesterday, declared that peace has finally returned to Rivers State, asserting that he owes no one an explanation on the terms of the truce reached with suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
The development came as the Rivers Elders and Leaders Forum called on President Bola Tinubu to lift what they described as a de facto state of emergency in the state, urging the full restoration of democratic institutions.
Speaking during a media chat monitored in Abuja, Wike said certain individuals had exploited the Rivers political crisis for selfish gain, treating it like a personal “oil well” from which they drew illicit benefits.
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He said these actors are now dissatisfied that the feud between him and Governor Fubara has been resolved.
“Some people were fed fat from the crisis. Now that peace has returned, they are no longer happy. I don’t owe anyone an explanation. What matters is that the state is moving forward,” Wike stated.
He maintained that his decision to reconcile with Fubara was in the best interest of Rivers State, insisting that he remained committed to peace and stability in the region.
Meanwhile, the Rivers Elders and Leaders Forum has welcomed the peace deal between the two former allies-turned-rivals, urging President Tinubu to complete the reconciliation process by lifting what they see as an imposed emergency situation in the state.
They also asked that all suspended democratic structures be restored without delay.