Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has declared that he will soon return fully to the Government House, signaling a potential end to the months-long political crisis that has rocked the state.

Speaking Thursday in Port Harcourt during a meeting with leaders of the Simplified Movement to mark his two years in office, Fubara expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for what he described as a timely intervention that prevented the crisis from spiraling into full-blown anarchy.

“We are already in the peace process. I want you to thank Mr. President for his timely intervention to salvage the situation and stabilise the polity and the State,” Fubara said. “If not for Mr President, the story today would have been different.”

He assured supporters that reconciliation efforts were underway to fully restore the executive and legislative arms of government in the state, adding that the bonds once shared would be rekindled.

“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 the Legislative arm. The strong relationships we had before will return, and we will begin to work together again for the good and progress of the State,” the governor said.

Fubara also offered words of reconciliation to those who may have been disappointed with his handling of the crisis, stating that his decisions were guided by the desire to maintain peace and protect the state’s interests.

“One important thing in this life is respect. I want to earn the respect of the people, not force it on them… I’m with you completely,” he said.

Signaling a possible thaw in his relationship with Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike, Fubara referred to the former governor as “my Oga,” revealing that peace meetings had already taken place, including at Wike’s Abuja residence.

“There is no reason why there will not be peace between me and my Oga. There will be peace. We are meeting. We will reconcile,” Fubara declared.

He lamented that the political standoff had overshadowed the achievements of his administration over the past two years, but promised that the state would emerge stronger and more united.

“It is not about you; the interest of the State is paramount,” he told supporters, urging them to fully embrace the peace process and set aside personal grievances.

Fubara concluded by thanking the people of Rivers State and Nigerians at large for their prayers and support, pledging to continue serving with humility and dedication.