Political dramas in Nigeria rarely follow predictable scripts, and Rivers State's crisis has taken its most unexpected turn yet. Just weeks after near-anarchy, suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara has stunned observers by publicly thanking President Tinubu for intervention and extending an olive branch to arch-rival Nyesom Wike. This abrupt shift from defiance to diplomacy raises pressing questions about what concessions were made - and who truly holds power in Rivers today.
- Shocking Reversal: Fubara's conciliatory tone marks a dramatic departure from his earlier defiant stance against Wike's faction
- Abuja's Invisible Hand: The suspended governor repeatedly credited Tinubu's "timely wisdom" for preventing catastrophe
- Backroom Deals: Multiple reconciliation meetings have occurred at Wike's residence since presidential intervention
- Power-Sharing Signals: Fubara promised restoration of both executive and legislative arms, hinting at compromises made
- The People's Doubts: While leaders reconcile, citizens wonder if this peace serves political elites more than Rivers' development
In Nigeria's labyrinthine politics, today's sworn enemies are often tomorrow's allies - but Rivers' citizens await proof that this peace benefits more than just the powerful.
