President Bola Tinubu convened urgent discussions with Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike and Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, aiming to defuse escalating political frictions in the oil-rich southern state.
The closed-door session at the Presidential Villa included other prominent figures from Rivers, though specifics of the talks were not disclosed.a69d6b Following the meeting, Fubara joined Wike at his private home in Abuja’s upscale Guzape district, in a gesture signaling possible rapprochement.
Sources close to the deliberations claimed Fubara expressed remorse, reportedly telling Wike: “I beg you, I will never show you disrespect again.”
The alleged plea highlights the depth of the rift, which has pitted the governor against his predecessor and FCT Minister.
The crisis in Rivers has intensified since Fubara assumed office, with disputes over control of state institutions leading to factional splits in the legislature and threats of impeachment.
Tinubu’s intervention echoes previous efforts to broker peace, amid concerns that instability could disrupt national governance.
While the encounter raises hopes for resolution, analysts warn that underlying power struggles may persist without concrete agreements. Presidential aides declined to comment on the proceedings.
