Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has refused to disclose the details of a peace agreement brokered by President Bola Tinubu between him and Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, insisting that he would rather let the public speculate.

Last week, Tinubu hosted both men and aggrieved lawmakers of the Rivers State House of Assembly mostly loyal to Wike at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, seeking to end the lingering political feud.

Following the meeting, images and videos surfaced showing Wike and his estranged political ally exchanging pleasantries. The duo were later seen together at a public event in Rivers State, sparking speculation that a deal had been struck.

An online news platform reported that under the peace deal, Fubara would retain his position as governor but would not seek re-election in 2027, while Wike would be allowed to nominate all 23 local government chairpersons across the state. The report also claimed that Governor Fubara agreed to pay outstanding allowances and entitlements to the 27 pro-Wike lawmakers previously suspended from the state assembly.

But speaking at a media chat at his Abuja residence on Thursday, Wike declined to confirm or deny the reports.

“I will allow you to speculate, it’s not my business. All I know is that peace has come,” he said.
“If you are not satisfied with that, there is nothing we can do. What is important is that peace has returned.”

The former Rivers governor also accused unnamed individuals of exploiting the political crisis for personal gain, alleging that they had monetised the dispute and were now dissatisfied with the reconciliation.

“Some people turned the crisis into a business. Now they’re unhappy that peace has come,” Wike said.

While the exact terms of the peace deal remain unclear, Wike’s comments suggest that a political truce has been reached, even if its implications especially for the 2027 elections are still unfolding behind closed doors.