Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday visited President Bola Tinubu at his residence in Lagos State, amid the ongoing political crisis in Rivers.

President Tinubu, who has been in Lagos since last week for project commissioning activities, is expected to remain in the state until after the Sallah celebrations.

Meeting Amid Rivers Crisis

Sources close to the matter suggest that Fubara's meeting with the President is likely connected to the six-month state of emergency recently declared in Rivers State. The emergency declaration resulted in the suspension of Fubara, his deputy, and members of the State Assembly, with a sole administrator appointed to govern the state during this period.

This high-profile meeting comes shortly after Fubara reportedly met with his estranged political mentor, Nyesom Wike, in what appears to be reconciliation efforts. Wike, the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, played a crucial role in Fubara's emergence as governor despite significant opposition from various stakeholders in the state.

Political Implications

The meeting between Fubara and Tinubu is seen by political analysts as a significant development in the ongoing political crisis that has engulfed Rivers State for months. The outcome of these discussions could potentially influence the direction of governance in the oil-rich state.

Neither the Presidency nor Fubara's team has released an official statement regarding the details or outcomes of the meeting as of press time.

The Rivers crisis has attracted national attention due to its implications for governance, party politics, and regional stability in one of Nigeria's most economically significant states.