Rivers Crisis: APC Engages Wike, Fubara in Behind-the-Scenes Peace Move
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has begun quiet efforts to resolve the political crisis in Rivers State, reaching out to key figures including Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, said the party is prioritising discreet dialogue over public exchanges, noting that sensitive political negotiations are rarely conducted through press statements. He explained that while legal battles and strong rhetoric dominate public attention, meaningful stabilisation efforts are taking place privately.
Addressing concerns over the party’s apparent silence as Governor Fubara faces impeachment threats and legal challenges, Basiru said “real politics” happens away from the spotlight. He described politicians as “nocturnal,” stressing that critical decisions are often made behind closed doors rather than in the media.
Basiru assured that the APC is working towards a peaceful settlement in Rivers State, with the aim of achieving a resolution where there will be “no victor and no vanquished.”
He acknowledged Wike as a crucial stakeholder in the process, despite the minister’s continued membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). According to Basiru, Wike’s influence and support for President Bola Tinubu make Rivers State vital to the administration’s broader political success, confirming that the FCT minister is actively involved in reconciliation talks.
The development signals a thaw in relations between the APC leadership and Wike, following earlier public disagreements. Basiru said tensions have since eased, with attention now focused on the party’s broader political strategy ahead of 2027.
He added that the Rivers reconciliation forms part of the APC’s ongoing expansion, which has seen its number of governors increase significantly in recent months. Basiru dismissed claims that defections were driven by financial incentives, attributing the party’s growth instead to President Tinubu’s leadership style and a culture of political compromise.
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