In a significant political development, the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, and the Executive Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, held a closed-door meeting with prominent Rivers elders in Port Harcourt on Saturday, October 4, 2025. The gathering, which took place at the residence of a respected elder statesman, marks a pivotal moment in efforts to foster unity and stability within the state’s political landscape.
The meeting was attended by traditional rulers, retired public servants, community leaders, and senior members of the Rivers State Council of Elders. Discussions centered on strengthening governance, promoting peace, and resolving lingering tensions between key political actors in the state.
“Rivers State must rise above division. We owe it to our people to build bridges, not walls,” said one elder who spoke anonymously after the meeting.
Both Wike and Fubara were seen exchanging pleasantries and engaging in cordial dialogue, signaling a possible thaw in relations following months of political friction. The elders, acting as mediators and custodians of the state’s heritage, emphasized the importance of collaboration and mutual respect in advancing the interests of Rivers people.