The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has confirmed that suspended Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara approached him for reconciliation amid the ongoing political crisis in the state.

Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, Wike revealed that Fubara visited him accompanied by two governors from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to seek peace.

"The President had called for peace severally and I can't sit down and say no when the President has called for peace," Wike stated. "Yes, he came with two governors, unfortunately they are APC governors – I won't pursue him. He said he wants peace and I also want peace."

The FCT Minister emphasized that Fubara needs to take "necessary steps" to fully restore peace in Rivers State, describing the situation as a "self-inflicted injury" that the suspended governor "doesn't need."

Wike and Fubara have been locked in a bitter political feud since the latter assumed office as governor in 2023. The crisis recently escalated when President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Fubara for six months and appointing a Sole Administrator.

Recounting the early days of the conflict, Wike said: "When it started I called him saying this thing is not good for you because God has given it to you, why not humbly handle it and not allow people push you?"

The FCT Minister also addressed comments made by businessman Atedo Peterside regarding his appointees, calling them "unfortunate" and "too extreme." Wike criticized Peterside, who hails from Opobo Local Government Area like Fubara, questioning his contribution to the governor's political ascension.

"These are some of the people who caused problems for the governor. When we were making this young man governor, what was Peterside's contribution?" Wike questioned.

On the state of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers, Wike maintained: "We don't have problem with PDP in my state. Government is not the party but government could work with the party, so there is no problem with PDP in my state."

The political crisis in Rivers State continues to draw national attention as stakeholders watch closely to see if the reconciliation efforts between the two political figures will yield positive results.