A late-night meeting convened by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja appears to have eased the prolonged political tension in Rivers State.
According to reports, the President held closed-door talks on Sunday with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, along with other key political figures from the state.
While the specific details of the discussions were not disclosed, the meeting was followed by a notable symbolic gesture: Governor Fubara reportedly accompanied Minister Wike back to his residence in the Guzape area of Abuja.
This move is widely seen as a significant step toward reconciliation between the two powerful leaders, whose rift has dominated the state’s politics.
Reports suggest the discussions may have led to a commitment from the governor to foster a more respectful political relationship moving forward.
The intervention by President Tinubu underscores the ongoing efforts to resolve the factional disputes within the state’s governing structure and stabilize its political landscape.
