There were indications on Monday of a possible easing of the political crisis in Rivers State following a high-level meeting convened by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The closed-door meeting was attended by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and other key political leaders from the state.
While official details of the discussions were not disclosed, the meeting is widely seen as part of ongoing efforts by the presidency to resolve the prolonged political standoff that has strained governance and party relations in Rivers State.
Sources familiar with the development told Diaspora Digital Media that Governor Fubara later accompanied Minister Wike to his residence in Guzape, Abuja, after the Aso Rock meeting, suggesting a continuation of reconciliation talks.
According to the source, the Rivers governor expressed remorse over the breakdown in their relationship and pledged to maintain respect for the former governor, though neither party has publicly confirmed the claims.
The political rift between Wike and Fubara, once close allies, has dominated the state’s political landscape for months, leading to divisions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and tensions between the executive and the legislature.
Monday’s meeting marks the first publicly known direct intervention by President Tinubu involving both men since the crisis escalated, raising hopes among stakeholders that a negotiated settlement may be imminent.
Analysts say any resolution could have significant implications for political stability and governance in Rivers State, as well as for broader party dynamics ahead of future elections.
No official statement has yet been issued by the Presidency, the Rivers State Government, or the FCT Minister on the outcome of the meeting.
