Former representative of the Rivers South-East senatorial district at the National Assembly, Senator Magnus Abe said he has settled his differences with the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
The governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 general elections, said he remains a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Rivers state.
Abe, in a post on his Facebook account titled: “I Have Made Peace with the Minister of FCT, and Former Governor of Rivers State“ stated that his decision for true reconciliation would enable the APC in the state to benefit from the process of peaceful reunification, and reintegration.
The statement reads in parts: “I have made Peace with the former Governor of Rivers state.
He attended Chief Tony Okocha’s thanksgiving event,demonstrating a willingness to bridge rifts and unify party members.
Ultimately, attending such an event can help pave the way for resolving conflicts, building trust, and working towards common goals for the greater good of the party.
Thanking the Minister for the reconciliation, Abe said; “he could have behaved like other politicians, made peace with me, and still encourage me, Tony and others to continue fighting, but his style is direct, truthful and sincere, and it will create a united team”.
The disagreements within the APC are over and gone for good because the oxygen for conflict has been extinguished reflects a hopeful and optimistic outlook for the future of the party.
This assertion suggests that the root causes of internal strife and discord within the party have been addressed and resolved effectively, thereby paving the way for unity and cohesion moving forward.
“It may take a little while but the end result is that all those with us, who sincerely wish us well will go with us and tow the path of unity because we all know that it is the right way to go”.
The former Senator also thanked Okocha for the warm reception accorded him, reiterating, “my home is in the APC therefore, let’s come together as everyone will benefit from us working together”.
He emphasizing the need to address the economy and support President Bola Tinubu’s government for the benefit of all Nigerians, it is crucial to understand the interconnectedness of economic policies and governance in driving national development.
Nigeria, a country with vast potential and resources, faces various economic challenges ranging from high unemployment rates to inadequate infrastructure.
To confront these issues effectively, a collaborative effort between the government, private sector, and citizens is essential.