Abuja, June 26, 2025 — In a key step toward settling Rivers State’s political crisis, suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara met with suspended Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, in Abuja on Thursday.
According to sources familiar with the subject, the meeting, held behind closed doors in Nigeria’s capital, was cordial and marked the first reconciliatory encounter between the two leaders since President Bola Tinubu suspended them.
Other members of the State Assembly were also present, and both parties allegedly exchanged pleasantries, swapped jokes, and expressed a willingness to engage in productive dialogue.
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“The suspended Governor is committed to establish peace. “He has begun the real engagement,” a source familiar with the situation said.
According to reports, the meeting concluded on a pleasant note, with all parties expressing their commitment to discussion and de-escalation. Insiders described the conversation as “fruitful,” implying that further negotiations between disgruntled parties may take place in the following days.
The conference comes as the federal government and political stakeholders work to restore stability to Rivers State’s governance system after weeks of agitation and leadership disagreements.
Observers have hailed the event as a positive sign that peace and cooperation may soon return to the state’s political landscape.
