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

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 crisis as a "self-inflicted injury" that the governor "doesn't need."

The political tension between Wike and Fubara has escalated since Fubara assumed office as governor in 2023. The crisis recently culminated in President Bola Tinubu declaring a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Fubara for six months, and appointing a Sole Administrator to manage the state's affairs.

Wike claimed he had earlier advised Fubara when the crisis began: "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 Minister also addressed comments made by Atedo Peterside regarding his appointees, calling them "unfortunate" and "too extreme." He criticized Peterside for giving a "blanket insult" by referring to PhD holders as "riff-raffs" because they couldn't establish banks.

"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? He's from Opobo LGA," Wike questioned.

Regarding the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Wike insisted there are no issues with the party in Rivers State. "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," he declared.

The FCT Minister also recounted a conversation with the late Herbert Wigwe, where he challenged the banker about his contributions to Rivers State, which eventually led to Wigwe's decision to establish "a world class university" in the state.

As the political situation in Rivers State continues to evolve, observers are watching closely to see if the reconciliation efforts between Wike and Fubara will lead to lasting peace in the oil-rich state.