Nyesom Wike, Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara committed “no sin” by reconciling with his political camp. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday after inspecting road projects in the FCT, Wike argues that politics does not involve wrongdoing in the way critics suggest, adding that recognizing an earlier mistake and correcting course is acceptable. He says Fubara’s reconciliation reflects returning to the political family that “produced” him and that the move is the right step.

The outlets also report that Wike dismisses the notion that Fubara’s reconciliation is forgiveness after a prolonged feud. Instead, Wike frames it as a realignment within political structures. He further links the reconciliation to political mobilisation ahead of the 2027 election, saying it could help strengthen support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election.

In parallel, Wike comments on ongoing infrastructure work in the FCT, expressing satisfaction with progress on projects including the ISEX Road Corridor and Apo-Karshi Road, while reiterating that inherited projects should be completed rather than abandoned.