Rivers State’s long running political crisis may have finally come to an end, following a high-level reconciliation meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja.
The late night talks at the President’s official residence on Thursday brought together suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and other key political players who all agreed to put their differences aside, declaring that peace has now returned to the state.
Among those present were the suspended Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, Majority Leader Major Jack, as well as party chairmen of both the APC and PDP in the state.
Also in attendance were former governorship candidate Magnus Abe, federal lawmakers from Rivers, and senior government officials.
Tensions in Rivers State peaked in March when President Tinubu suspended the governor, his deputy, and members of the state assembly, appointing an administrator to oversee the state temporarily.
Speaking after the closed-door meeting, both Fubara and Wike said all factions had resolved to work together for the progress of the state, describing the day as one to thank God for.
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