Former Rivers State Governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has assured the Oba of Ogbaland, Eze Nnam Obi III, of his unwavering commitment to peace in the state.
During a visit to the Oba’s palace on Saturday, Wike said that his camp has fulfilled all conditions set by President Bola Tinubu for ending the political crisis in Rivers.
“We accepted whatever decision Mr President has taken and we have on our own part fulfilled every condition given by Mr President because I told you I will not let you down.
“It just to let you know that your request of making sure there is peace in the state of which you asked Mr President to intervene, we have accepted. And I want you to use this opportunity to continue to pray for Mr President for God to continue to give him wisdom to pilot the affairs of this nation,” the former Rivers State governor said.
Commending Tinubu for his intervention in the political face off between him and his successor in office, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Wike added, “He is not from this state. So many people have piloted the affairs of this country, crisis has engulfed other states and you hardly would see somebody to come out and say, irrespective of the political party, I need peace in the state.
“If there is peace in the states, it will help peace in Nigeria. So, I will urge you and your council to continue to pray for Mr President for God to continue to give him wisdom to pilot the affaires of the country.”
Wike’s statement comes amidst ongoing tensions between him and his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The dispute has involved legal battles, impeachment proceedings, and defections within the state assembly.
He was accompanied to the Palace of the Oba of Ogbaland by Senator Sam Anyanwu, Senator Barinada Mpigi and Chief Victor Giadom.
Also in his entourage were Timipire Sylva, Minister of State for Petroleum, Senator a Lopobiri and Felix Obuah.
