A member of the Rivers State Elders and Leaders Council, Chief Anabs Sara-Igbe, has reacted to recent remarks made by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and shared details into Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s visit to the former governor’s residence.
Reacting to Wike’s comments during a media chat on Monday, Sara-Igbe said Governor Fubara had always shown a genuine desire for peace.
“Of course, the governor wants peace all through. The governor is looking for peace — it is Wike who doesn’t want peace. And if somebody is looking for peace, you must make sacrifices. You can’t get any peace without sacrifice,” Sara-Igbe stated.
He said Fubara’s visit to Wike was not a sign of weakness but an act of leadership and humility.
“The governor is a governor of everybody. It’s not about pride. With humility, he went there to discuss, and they discussed,” he said.
Sara-Igbe added that the private details of their meeting would only be made public if Wike decided to reveal them. “That discussion is not for public consumption, except the FCT Minister wants to make it public. At the end of the day, we’ll hear the result.”
During his media appearance, Wike confirmed the visit.
“Yes, he (Fubara) came. He came with two governors. Unfortunately, the two governors are APC governors. I would not pursue him. And he said he wants peace. Fine,” he said.
Wike, however, warned that peace would not come just by words. He said the governor must act to show his commitment.
“What this means is that there is an open window for you. Take the necessary steps to show really (that) you want peace,” Wike stated.
He also said that even if the state of emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu in Rivers State is lifted, peace cannot be guaranteed unless real actions are taken.
