In a renewed push to end the lingering political standoff in Rivers State, suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara has once again met with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in Abuja.
The closed-door meeting, which reportedly took place on Monday, comes amid ongoing efforts to broker peace between the two estranged political allies whose feud has destabilized governance in the oil-rich state.
Governor Fubara, who was suspended by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in March following the deepening crisis within the Rivers State Government, is said to be seeking a resolution that would allow for the restoration of political stability and functional governance.
Although details of the meeting remain undisclosed, sources familiar with the development revealed that it was facilitated by top party leaders and influential stakeholders within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), who are concerned about the impact of the crisis on the state and the party’s image ahead of future elections.
This latest meeting marks the second publicized attempt at reconciliation between Fubara and Wike in recent weeks, signaling a possible breakthrough in the impasse that has kept Rivers State on edge.
Observers say while the outcome of the meeting remains uncertain, the continued dialogue offers a glimmer of hope for peace in the state.