“I’ll Return to Office Soon,” Fubara Confirms, Calls Wike His "Oga"

• The suspended governor of Rivers state, Siminalayi Fubara, has confirmed that he will be resuming duties at the government house “very soon”
• Fubara made this disclosure on Thursday, weeks after he claimed that his spirit had “left the governor’s office" amid a face-off with FCT minister Nyesom Wike
• His remark came on the heels of his secret meeting with President Bola Tinubu in London and a recent meeting with his political godfather, Wike, in Abuja

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

Rivers state, Port Harcourt—Despite his earlier pronouncement that he was not keen on returning to the Brick House (Government House), the Rivers state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared that he will soon return to his duty post.

Fubara assures supporters, thanks Tinubu

Fubara charged his supporters, Rivers people, and Nigerians to thank President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his swift intervention to avert anarchy in the state, which was looming due to the festering political crisis.

He also said that the peace and reconciliation process, which was a precursor to restoring all executive and legislative institutions and offices, was already underway.

Governor Fubara spoke on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at a meeting with leaders and stakeholders of the Simplified Movement as part of activities to mark his two years in office, Vanguard reported.

“I want to assure you that the issues will soon be resolved, and you will come back to your offices, not just at the Executive arm, but also legislative arm. And I also believe that the strong relationships we had before will return, and we will begin to work together again, for the good and progress of the State. What is important is for us to have a forgiving spirit.”

Fubara calls Wike his "Oga"

Speaking further, Fubara assured reconciliation with the former governor and now minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, very soon.

“There is no reason why there will not be peace between me and my Oga,” in reference to Wike, adding, “There will be peace. We are meeting. We will reconcile.”

Fubara meets Tinubu, drops cryptic comment

Recall that Fubara, who was suspended for six months, appeared to have distanced himself from the fervent calls for his return to office.

Speaking at a service of songs for elder statesman Edwin Clark on May 11, 2025, the embattled governor remarked:

“Do you even know if I want to go back there? My spirit has already left there.”

Fubara spoke after he reportedly met with Tinubu in London in April, further fuelling speculation of an impending political shift.

Wike and Fubara's clash started barely six months after the latter resumed office over the control of Rivers state's political structure.

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Rivers crisis: Wike confirms meeting with Fubara

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Wike disclosed that Fubara was making reconciliatory moves.

At a media parley in Abuja, Wike announced that Fubara visited him alongside two other governors.

Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng