The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Monday said the withdrawal of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, from the 2027 governorship race aligns with the peace agreement aimed at stabilising the state.
Wike stated this 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 primaries, 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.
