In what many observers are describing as a symbolic moment for Rivers State politics, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and the suspended Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule, were all seen together publicly for the first time since their reconciliation meeting last Thursday.
The three political figures came together at the funeral of Wike’s uncle, held in Port Harcourt over the weekend. The event drew several high-profile dignitaries and well-wishers, but it was the presence of Wike, Fubara, and Amaewhule — seen standing side by side and participating in the ceremony — that caught the attention of many.
The appearance follows a closed-door peace meeting convened by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, aimed at resolving the long-running political crisis in Rivers State.
Political analysts suggest that Saturday’s joint appearance could be an indication of thawing tensions and a possible path forward for political stability in the state.
While no formal statement was made at the event, the body language and calm interactions among the three leaders have sparked renewed hope for unity within the state’s political landscape.
