Wike Ally Chidi Lloyd Demands Public Apology from Fubara, Questions Governor’s Commitment to Peace

Chidi Lloyd, a former Chairman of Emuoha Local Government Area in Rivers State and a close associate of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has cast doubt on Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s sincerity in resolving the lingering political crisis in the state.

Speaking in Port Harcourt, Lloyd asserted that the governor has failed to meet key reconciliation terms put forward by Wike—terms he argues are essential for achieving genuine and lasting peace.

He emphasized that reconciliation cannot occur without justice and accountability.

“People are confused thinking only the minister was wounded in this political crisis, but many others—former council chairmen and campaign coordinators for Fubara—are also aggrieved. I’m aggrieved, too. So, let us not seek peace in the graveyard; let us seek genuine peace.”

Among the conditions outlined by Lloyd is a public apology from Governor Fubara to prominent stakeholders, including elder statesman Sergeant Awuse, members of the State House of Assembly, and former local government chairmen.

He also cited Governor Fubara’s alleged breach of the eight-point peace agreement facilitated by President Bola Tinubu, claiming the governor has shown no commitment to the accord.

“To this day, none of Fubara’s supporters have apologised for their actions.

If Governor Fubara can renege on agreements made before the President, how can peace be trusted? He owes an apology to the Assembly members whose salaries were seized for two years. Peace is not just about the Minister; it requires full pursuit,” Lloyd said.

Lloyd’s remarks come amid ongoing efforts to mediate tensions between the factions loyal to Wike and those aligned with Governor Fubara, as the political rift continues to disrupt governance in Rivers State.