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Rivers reconciliation: Wike allies, Fubara camp close ranks

Efforts to achieve peace in Rivers State gain momentum as allies of Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara close ranks in a significant reconciliation Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-reconciliation-wike-allies-fubara-camp-close-ranks/

Rivers reconciliation: Wike allies, Fubara camp close ranks

Political allies of Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, and Siminalayi Fubara, the Rivers State Governor, are reportedly bridging the gap between their rival factions, as efforts to reconcile the two camps pick up speed. This development follows a meeting between the Rainbow Coalition's reconciliation committee and the Governor at the Government House in Port Harcourt.

The committee, led by Magnus Abe, aimed to create an equal and respectful environment for all members of the original political family. The committee's chairman, Abe, stated that the meeting aimed to discuss further steps for ongoing peace and reconciliation efforts. The committee, established by Wike, had been holding several meetings to devise strategies for bringing the factions together.

The Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, South-South Zone, Dr. Samuel Nwanosike, expressed satisfaction with the progress made during the meeting, emphasizing that the political atmosphere in Rivers State was now one of unity and the readiness to work towards the state's prosperity.

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