Breaking : Governor Fubara Sacks All Commissioners After Tinubu-Brokered Peace Deal

Power Reset in Rivers: Governor Fubara Sacks All Commissioners After Tinubu-Brokered Peace Deal In a dramatic political shake-up that signals a major reset in Rivers State’s power structure, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has officially sacked all commissioners and dissolved the State Executive Council.

This sweeping move comes shortly after a high-level peace agreement reportedly brokered by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to resolve the prolonged political crisis rocking the state. For months, Rivers State has been trapped in a bitter power struggle between Governor Fubara and his political predecessor, Nyesom Wike, now the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. The crisis led to defections, parallel loyalties, threats of impeachment, and a near breakdown of governance. Now, this latest action by Governor Fubara appears to be part of the agreed peace roadmap — a sacrifice aimed at restoring stability and allowing for the reconstitution of a new cabinet that reflects the terms of the settlement.

What This Means for Rivers People: This decision effectively wipes the slate clean. By dissolving the Executive Council, Governor Fubara has removed all commissioners who served as the engine room of government operations. While this may slow administrative activities in the short term, it opens the door for fresh appointments and potentially a more balanced government structure.

However, many Nigerians are asking the real question: Is this peace for the people, or peace for political elites?Citizens expect that this political settlement must translate into better governance, improved infrastructure, and delivery of democratic dividends—not just political survival and elite bargaining.

The Bigger Picture: This development shows the powerful role of federal influence in state-level political disputes. President Tinubu’s intervention underscores how serious the Rivers crisis had become, threatening not just the state, but the stability of the ruling party and national political alignment.Governor Fubara’s next move will be critical. The choice of new commissioners will reveal whether this is truly a fresh start—or simply a rearrangement of old political interests.

For the people of Rivers State, the hope remains simple: less politics, more governance.If you’d like, I can also make a longer blogger-style article version suitable for a full blog publication.