Tinubu Commends Fubara for Embracing Peace Agreement

President Bola Tinubu commended Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara for his decision to embrace a peace agreement aimed at resolving the political crisis in Rivers State. Speaking at an All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign in Port Harcourt, Tinubu highlighted Fubara's maturity and respect for elder intervention in the political turmoil.

He assured Fubara that he would not regret his decision to pursue peace. The political tension in Rivers escalated after Fubara's relationship with former Governor Nyesom Wike soured post-election, leading to impeachment attempts against Fubara by Wike's allies.

Following a state of emergency declared by Tinubu in March 2025, Fubara returned to office in September 2025. In January 2026, impeachment proceedings were again initiated but later suspended.

Ultimately, Fubara withdrew from the APC governorship primary to foster stability, leading to reconciliation efforts between him and Wike, culminating in their agreement to collaborate for Tinubu's re-election in 2027.