President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stepped in decisively to defuse the escalating political crisis in Rivers State, directing the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to immediately halt all impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
The intervention, reported by Arise News, forms part of a fresh peace brokering effort by the president amid renewed tensions between Fubara and his predecessor, Wike. Sources indicate that Tinubu's directive emphasizes the need for stability in the economically vital state, particularly with upcoming political activities on the horizon.
Key elements of the reported agreement include:A direct order to Wike and his aligned lawmakers in the Rivers State House of Assembly to suspend any further actions related to the impeachment plot initiated in early January 2026 over allegations of gross misconduct.
An instruction to Governor Fubara to acknowledge Wike as the undisputed political leader in Rivers State, transcending party affiliations, Wike's influence remains strong in PDP circles, while Fubara has navigated closer ties to APC frameworks under Tinubu's administration.
This latest move follows a pattern of presidential involvement in the protracted feud. Previous efforts include a 2023 peace accord at the Presidential Villa (which later unraveled), a six-month state of emergency declared in March 2025 that temporarily suspended Fubara and key officials, and subsequent reconciliation attempts.
In January 2026, impeachment proceedings began anew after Wike accused Fubara of breaching prior agreements, prompting court interventions, including a Rivers State High Court interim injunction restraining the assembly from advancing the process.Recent developments show the impeachment momentum has been checked, with no active proceedings reported as of early February 2026.
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