President Bola Tinubu has reportedly brokered a peace deal to resolve the political crisis in Rivers State, paving the way for the reinstatement of the suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
However, the governor’s return to office is said to come with strict conditions.
According to a report by The Cable, the resolution was reached during a late-night meeting held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja between President Tinubu and key stakeholders, including FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and other aggrieved parties.
Under the terms of the agreement, Fubara will be allowed to return to office and complete his four-year tenure, but he must not contest for a second term in 2027.
In addition, the deal reportedly grants Wike full authority to nominate all chairpersons across the 23 local government areas in Rivers State.
As part of the settlement, Governor Fubara is also expected to pay all outstanding allowances and entitlements owed to the 27 state lawmakers who are aligned with Wike and were previously suspended from the House of Assembly.
Furthermore, the agreement includes a non-impeachment clause: the lawmakers, once reinstated, will refrain from initiating any impeachment proceedings against Fubara.
