In a major political development signaling a potential realigning of political forces ahead of the 2027 elections, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Rep. Kingsley Chinda, convened for a strategic four-hour closed-door meeting in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
The meeting, which commenced at approximately 4:00 PM and concluded around 8:00 PM, was hosted at Governor Fubara’s private residence in the state capital. The gathering marked the first time Governor Fubara personally joined reconciliation talks alongside key leaders of opposing political camps since political friction flared across the state.
While none of the principal actors formally addressed journalists as they departed the venue at 8:00 PM, sources close to the meeting described the discussions as a pivotal step toward stabilizing the state’s political climate and consolidating the emerging “Rainbow Coalition” ahead of upcoming electoral campaigns.
Also in attendance were notable political figures, including former Senator Magnus Abe, who has been leading a reconciliation committee tasked with harmonizing political factions across Rivers State.
Though the principals remained tight-lipped immediately following the four-hour session, representatives from both sides later provided brief insights into the general direction of the talks.
Speaking on behalf of the APC candidate’s media team, Ekesunnie Caleb, Press Secretary to Rep. Kingsley Chinda, noted that the discussions focused on political harmony and cross-party cooperation for the benefit of Rivers State.
”The meeting reflects a shared commitment to an inclusive political process. As Rt. Hon. Chinda has maintained under his vision, political stability in Rivers State is paramount, and dialogue remains the strongest tool for building sustainable political partnerships,” Caleb stated.
A spokesperson for the Rivers State Government House similarly described the session as a positive step toward peace, confirming that Governor Fubara remains open to genuine reconciliation that aligns with the peace initiatives in the state.
The closed-door session follows Governor Fubara’s recent declarations regarding his alignment with his broader political family and Senator Abe’s ongoing consultative meetings with key stakeholders. The emergence of Rep.
Kingsley Chinda as the APC governorship candidate, following his transition from the House of Representatives, has further reshaped the political landscape, making Tuesday’s four-hour meeting a critical marker for the evolving political matrix in Rivers State.
