Fubara at Tinubu’s Table –Reconciliation or Political Set-Up: Rivers

Introduction: Tinubu’s “Peace” Table Who Really Sat Down

President Bola Tinubu staged what the media called a “peace deal” between suspended Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara and his political godfather, Nyesom Wike, June 26, 2025.

The venue? Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. The actors? Fubara, Wike, the suspended Speaker Martin Amaewhule, and a handful of lawmakers June 26.

But wetin the real gist?

Fubara peace deal showed up alone no crowd, no loyalists, just himself facing a political firing squad.

Nwuke’s Explanation: “No Crowd Needed, Just the Gladiators”.

Former Rivers Commissioner for Information, Ogbonna Nwuke, tried to spin the story. 

According to him, Fubara peace deal didn’t need to come with supporters because the meeting was for “those directly affected.” 

In his words, “The President has been behind efforts to reconcile. 

This meeting was the climax of all the efforts to restore understanding and build cooperation.”

But let’s not pretend. If this was a true reconciliation.

why did Fubara walk in solo while Wike and his crew filled the room?

Why was the governor left to face his adversaries without backup? Is this how peace is brokered, or is this how political surrender is staged in Nigeria?

Behind Closed Doors: What Did They Really Agree?

Nwuke claims only those inside the room know what was said. 

“The major conversations are not on the table anywhere else. 

Only those who were in that meeting know.” Translation: Nigerians, mind your business while Abuja politicians decide your fate.

Let’s be real when politicians start holding secret meetings, the people always lose. 

What did Fubara really agree to? Did he get a fair deal, or was he forced to accept terms dictated by Wike and Tinubu? 

We may never know, but the optics are clear: Fubara was isolated, pressured, and outnumbered.

Tinubu’s Track Record: Peacemaker or Political Puppeteer?

This isn’t the first time Tinubu has played “national peacemaker.” 

But every time, it’s the same script: powerful men gather in Abuja, decisions are made behind closed doors, and the people are told to clap for “peace.” 

But is it really peace, or is it just the latest episode of Abuja politicians flexing their muscles?

Let’s not forget: Tinubu’s so-called reconciliation efforts always end with the weaker party surrendering. 

Is this democracy, or is this a new form of political colonialism?

Wike’s Shadow Still Looms Large 

No matter how you spin it, Wike remains the real power in Rivers State. 

The so-called peace deal did not erase his influence. 

Instead, it cemented his role as Rivers’ political godfather. Fubara, once again, is left holding the title of governor but stripped of real power.

Nwuke and other Abuja loyalists want us to believe this is about “collaboration.” 

But the truth is, Rivers State is still dancing to Wike’s drum, with Tinubu playing the bandleader.

Fubara’s Camp: “Respect the Leader, But At What Cost?”

Fubara’s Special Adviser on Electronic Media, Jerry Omatsogunwa, tried to sell the peace deal as a win for Rivers State. 

He said, “Now that the gladiators are ready to sheath their swords for peace, what else?” 

He urged everyone to respect the governor’s office.

But even Omatsogunwa admitted the damage: 

“There has been arrested development, everywhere was dirty, businesses are shutting down, contractors are even moving out of sites.” 

So, is this peace, or just a desperate attempt to save face while the state collapses?

The Governor’s “Cutlass”: Who Really Holds the Handle?

Omatsogunwa used a classic Nigerian proverb: “The one who holds the head of the cutlass is the owner.” 

He insisted Fubara is still the leader of over seven million Rivers people. 

But how can you own the cutlass when Abuja is the one sharpening the blade?

If Fubara is truly in charge, why did he have to face his political enemies alone? 

Why does every major decision still come from Abuja, not Port Harcourt? 

Respecting the governor’s office is one thing making sure the governor actually has power is another.

The Farce of Reconciliation: Rivers People Left in the Dark

Let’s call this what it is: a political farce. Real reconciliation means both sides come with their people, talk openly, and make real compromises. 

What happened in Aso Rock was a one-sided show with Fubara, forced to pay along or risk losing everything.

Rivers people deserve better than backroom deals and empty speeches. 

Their state is being used as a pawn in a bigger Abuja power game.

Wahalaupdate Verdict: Rivers State, Shine Your Eye!

At Wahalaupdate, we see through the drama. This peace deal is nothing but a bandage on a bullet wound. 

Rivers people must demand real leadership, real power, and real accountability not just more Abuja manipulation.

The world is watching. Will Rivers people keep accepting crumbs from Abuja’s table, or will they rise up and demand a seat at the table? 

As for Tinubu and Wike, history will judge whether their “peace” was worth the price of Rivers State’s dignity.