Senate President Godswill Akpabio has commended the reconciliation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, describing the development as a major boost to the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Akpabio praised both political leaders for resolving their differences but particularly applauded Fubara for embracing peace, saying political stability in Rivers State would strengthen the party’s chances of securing victory for President Bola Tinubu in the next election.
Speaking at the APC Rainbow Coalition Presidential Campaign Rally held at Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Saturday, November 7, 2026, the Senate President said the reconciliation had created an atmosphere conducive to political mobilisation.
Gists9ja reports that Akpabio expressed confidence that the renewed understanding between Wike and Fubara would translate into massive support for Tinubu in Rivers State.
“In the person of Nyesom Wike, agreement is an agreement. Let me, for today, pay a special tribute to the current governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, who is here today. I have seen total peace in Rivers State, and it is through this peace that we are going to deliver President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” he said.
The Senate President also predicted that Rivers voters would once again support Tinubu in 2027, recalling the President’s convincing victory in the state during the 2023 presidential election.
He described the people of Rivers as politically sophisticated voters capable of making decisive choices during elections, expressing optimism that they would repeat their previous electoral support for the President.
Akpabio further praised Wike for his political influence and contributions as FCT minister, insisting that Rivers State should take pride in producing influential political figures.
He also commended Tinubu’s leadership and appointment decisions, describing him as a politician who understands how to identify capable individuals and assign them strategic responsibilities.
According to Akpabio, the President’s economic policies and ongoing reforms should encourage Nigerians to support his administration for another term.
He specifically defended the removal of the fuel subsidy, arguing that the policy was necessary to address corruption and economic distortions that had affected the country’s finances.
Akpabio maintained that despite the economic difficulties associated with the subsidy removal, Nigeria had remained united, insisting that the reforms were part of efforts to address longstanding challenges in the economy.
