The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says the withdrawal of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, from the 2027 governorship race is linked to a political peace agreement aimed at stabilising the state.
Wike remarked on Monday while briefing journalists after inspecting infrastructure projects in Abuja.
He said the development was consistent with understandings reached during reconciliation efforts involving key political actors in Rivers State.
Fubara recently stepped down from the All Progressives Congress governorship primary, saying his decision was taken after consultations and in the interest of peace, unity, and stability in the state.
In a statement titled “My Decision to Withdraw from the Rivers State Gubernatorial Primaries,” the governor said the move followed careful reflection and discussions with family, allies, and associates.
However, Wike maintained that the withdrawal was not unexpected, arguing that it aligned with earlier agreements reached during peace negotiations.
According to the former Rivers State governor, part of the understanding included dropping impeachment threats against Fubara on the condition that he would not seek a second term.
