Suspended Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, has paid another visit to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in what appears to be a continued effort to resolve the political crisis in Rivers State.
BenriNews reliably gathered that Fubara met with Wike at his residence in Abuja on Monday. A source close to the situation, who requested anonymity, confirmed the meeting while clarifying that a viral photograph purportedly showing the two politicians together was actually an old image.
"The photograph is an old image, but I can inform you that he (Fubara) came to see the Minister this week Monday," the source disclosed.
Background of the Rivers Crisis
The political tension in Rivers State began shortly after Fubara was sworn in as governor in 2023. A power struggle quickly developed between him and his predecessor, Wike, over the control of political resources in the state.
This conflict eventually spread to the State House of Assembly, resulting in the factionalisation of the legislative arm of government in Rivers State.
The situation escalated to the point where President Bola Tinubu intervened on March 18, 2025, suspending Fubara for six months and declaring a state of emergency in Rivers for the same period. Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas was appointed as Sole Administrator to manage the state's affairs during this period.
President Tinubu's decision came amid threats by Niger Delta militants to attack oil installations in the state, raising concerns that the political crisis could evolve into a full-blown security issue.
Reconciliation Efforts
Despite his suspension, Fubara has been actively seeking reconciliation. He has met with President Tinubu in London and Lagos, and has now had multiple meetings with Wike.
Following one of their earlier meetings, Wike extended an olive branch, referring to Fubara as "his son." The FCT Minister also advised the suspended governor to meet with other political stakeholders in Rivers State as part of a comprehensive approach to resolving the crisis.
However, as Fubara's suspension enters its third month, there have been no reports of him meeting with other key stakeholders in the state as recommended by Wike.
Political observers are watching closely to see if these reconciliation efforts will yield positive results and potentially lead to an early resolution of the crisis before the six-month suspension period elapses.
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