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Rivers State Reconciliation Committee Assures No Victimization Amid Peace Talks
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Rivers State Reconciliation Committee Assures No Victimization Amid Peace Talks

From Vanguard · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A reconciliation committee for the Rainbow Coalition in Rivers State met with Governor Siminalayi Fubara to assure members of no victimization.
  • Committee Chairman Senator Magnus Abe stated that the meeting aimed to discuss modalities for ongoing peace and reconciliation among estranged political leaders.
  • The committee's efforts are seen as a significant step towards restoring unity and bringing the dividends of democracy to the people of Rivers State.

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has met with the Reconciliation Committee of the Rainbow Coalition, receiving assurances that no member will face victimization or discrimination due to past political differences. The committee, formed by Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, met with the governor for the second time in two weeks.

I’m sure that Rivers people will be very curious to understand exactly what we have been talking about. So, I know that this will be very good news for all Rivers people who are interested in the unity, progress and prosperity of Rivers State.

— Senator Magnus AbeBriefing journalists after the meeting with Governor Fubara, explaining the purpose and expected impact of the reconciliation efforts.

Senator Magnus Abe, the committee's chairman, explained that their discussions focused on the modalities for the ongoing peace and reconciliation process among the state's political leaders. He emphasized that the meetings are crucial for keeping the public informed about the new political direction in Rivers State, highlighting that "all well-meaning Rivers people will be very happy to see that finally, the peace that all Rivers people crave for is here."

Our coming together signals a significant shift in the political atmosphere of the state and we believe that all well-meaning Rivers people will be very happy to see that finally, the peace that all Rivers people crave for is here.

— Senator Magnus AbeDescribing the significance of the political actors reuniting for the peace process.

The gathering is viewed as a significant shift in the state's political atmosphere. Dr. Samuel Nwanosike, Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) South-South zone, commended Governor Fubara for the engagement. He expressed excitement over the progress, stating, "The family is back; sincerely back and soon, they will see the working of the Rainbow Coalition. We will give the people of Rivers State the dividends of democracy they’ve been expecting from all angles."

I’m so excited. The last meeting went well. Today’s meeting went extraordinarily well and it shows clearly to the people of Rivers State that the family is back; sincerely back and soon, they will see the working of the Rainbow Coalition.

— Dr Samuel NwanosikeExpressing his positive reaction to the meeting and the progress of reconciliation.

Another stakeholder, Chief Ambrose Nwuzi, affirmed that members who supported Governor Fubara have embraced reconciliation, viewing peace as preferable to prolonged disagreements. He described past conflicts as normal occurrences, underscoring the commitment to unity and progress within the state.

We will give the people of Rivers State the dividends of democracy they’ve been expecting from all angles.

— Dr Samuel NwanosikePromising the benefits of democracy to the state's residents following the reconciliation.
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Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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