Tinubu commends Wike, hails Fubara for embracing peace, reconciliation

President Bola Tinubu has praised Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara for embracing peace and reconciliation efforts to restore stability in the state. At a campaign rally for the Rainbow Coalition presidential campaign in Port Harcourt, Tinubu lauded Fubara for demonstrating maturity, respect for the wisdom of elders, and a commitment to democracy.

He also commended Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, for his contributions to infrastructure development across the country and emphasized Fubara's role as a valued development partner of Tinubu's administration. The political crisis between Fubara and Wike began in October 2023, stemming from a misunderstanding within the political family over control of the state's political structure.

The conflict led to negotiations, legal battles, and a state of emergency, but it was resolved in March 2025 when Tinubu intervened and lifted the state of emergency. In 2026, both Fubara and Wike acknowledged their reconciliation, with Fubara recognizing Wike as the leader of the Rainbow Coalition. Fubara has since pledged that Rivers State will provide at least three million votes for Tinubu's re-election bid in 2027.