The Pan Niger Delta Forum reconciliation committee set up to mediate in the Rivers State political crisis has met with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike and his successor, Siminalayi Fubara, the two actors in the rift. Igali said the committee was made up of respectable Nigerians who are making headway and that both Wike and Fubara are cooperating with the members. If Wike and the governor were not ready to cooperate, they would not meet with them (committee). Accoring to him, a crisis in Rivers State will affect the entire country. “It is not about the growth of democracy and development in Rivers State or Nigeria.

Source: Punch January 18, 2026 19:48 UTC