Suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara paid a visit to President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, holding a closed-door meeting at the President’s residence in Lagos. The State House released photos of the meeting, but details remain undisclosed as of press time.
This marks the second private discussion between Fubara and Tinubu since the governor’s suspension on March 18, 2025, amid escalating political tensions in Rivers State.
Context: Suspension and State of Emergency
Fubara, along with his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, was suspended from office for six months by President Tinubu. The president’s decision, announced during a nationwide broadcast, was intended to restore stability after persistent disputes between the governor and lawmakers.
In the wake of the suspension, Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and appointed retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas as state administrator to oversee governance during the interim period.
What’s Next?
The outcome of Fubara’s latest meeting with President Tinubu remains unclear, fueling speculation about possible reconciliation moves or further political realignments in the oil-rich state. The situation continues to draw national attention, with many stakeholders watching for the federal government’s next steps to ensure peace and stability in Rivers State.
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