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By Springnewsng Media Limited | May 13, 2025

A prominent member of the Rivers State Elders and Leaders Councilhttp://prominent member of the Rivers State Elders and Leaders Council and founding spokesman of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, Chief Anabs Sara-Igbe, has described Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s recent visit to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, as a significant sacrifice in the interest of restoring peace to Rivers State.

Reacting to the meeting, Sara-Igbe praised Governor Fubara’s consistent efforts to foster peace, in contrast to what he called Wike’s confrontational approach.

“That discussion is not meant for public disclosure unless the FCT Minister decides otherwise,” Sara-Igbe said. “Eventually, the outcome will speak for itself.”

He commended the governor for setting aside pride and choosing dialogue:
“Of course, the governor desires peace. He is making sacrifices to achieve it. Peace doesn’t come without sacrifice. He governs the entire state and, with humility, he approached Wike for talks.”

Confirming the meeting during a live media chat on Monday, Wike acknowledged Fubara’s visit to his Port Harcourt residence. He revealed that the governor was accompanied by two governors from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and another unidentified individual.

“Yes, he came with two APC governors and someone else. He said he wants peace, and I said that’s fine — I want peace too,” Wike confirmed.

However, the former governor attributed Fubara’s current political troubles to what he described as “self-inflicted injuries,” claiming the governor had ignored early warnings from political allies.

“When the crisis began, we called him. Seyi Makinde, Ortom, Ikpeazu, and Ugwuanyi were all present. We advised him to stay humble and avoid being misled,” Wike said.
“He’s a governor — no one disputes that. But you don’t abandon the people who worked tirelessly to get you there.”

On national matters, Wike also addressed ongoing concerns in the Federal Capital Territory, particularly the issue of open grazing. He said the government was working on solutions.

“No one is happy with the situation,” he said. “Governance is complex and demands caution.”
Wike noted that 100 hectares had initially been allocated for grazing reserves in the FCT, but land encroachment by illegal occupants had complicated implementation.