- APC confirms secret talks to reconcile Fubara and Wike in Rivers
- Party says real political negotiations happen quietly behind scenes
- Rivers crisis linked to APC expansion plans ahead of 2027
The All Progressives Congress has confirmed that quiet, high level negotiations are ongoing to resolve the prolonged political crisis in Rivers State involving Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, disclosed this during an appearance on Beyond the Headlines, a current affairs programme on TVC News, saying reconciliation efforts were being handled discreetly away from public attention.
Basiru explained that while the public focus remains on court cases, impeachment threats and political exchanges, meaningful political engagement rarely takes place through public statements or media confrontations.
According to him, real politics is conducted behind closed doors, noting that critical decisions are often taken quietly to avoid escalation and public pressure.
He said the objective of the ongoing engagements is to achieve a settlement in Rivers State where there would be no victor and no vanquished, stressing that stability in the state remains a priority.
Basiru acknowledged the role of Wike in the reconciliation process, describing the former Rivers governor as a key political stakeholder despite his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party. He said Wike remains a committed supporter of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and an important figure in Rivers politics.
He added that Rivers State holds strategic importance for the President’s political success and broader national agenda.
The comments signal a softening of relations between the APC leadership and Wike, months after Basiru publicly suggested that the FCT minister should resign if he could not align with the administration’s objectives.
Basiru said tensions had since eased, with focus now shifting to the party’s broader plans ahead of the 2027 general elections, which he described as the Renewed 4 for 2027 agenda.
He also linked the Rivers reconciliation to the APC’s expansion drive, noting that the party’s number of governors had grown significantly in recent months.
Basiru dismissed claims that recent defections were motivated by financial inducements, saying the party’s growth reflects President Tinubu’s leadership style and a culture of negotiation and compromise.
