President Bola Ahmed Tinubu held a closed-door meeting with Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara at his private residence in Bourdillon, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, sparking renewed speculation over the escalating political crisis in Rivers State.
The unannounced meeting comes amid sustained political tensions between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, who currently serves as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
No Official Statement Yet
As of the time of filing this report, neither the Presidency nor Fubara’s media team has issued an official statement on the purpose or outcome of the meeting.
However, analysts believe the timing and location point to a potentially critical intervention in the ongoing political unrest that has gripped the oil-rich state.
Background: Rivers Power Struggle
Governor Fubara has been under intense political pressure since assuming office in 2023. His relationship with Wike deteriorated rapidly, culminating in a full-blown political standoff that led the federal government to declare a state of emergency in Rivers on May 18, 2025.
The crisis has affected governance and security in the state, with calls mounting for national leadership to intervene and mediate between the feuding political camps.
A Possible Turning Point?
Tuesday’s meeting may signal a major turning point in efforts to restore stability to Rivers State. With Tinubu’s direct involvement, speculation arises that behind-the-scenes negotiations may lead to a truce or power-sharing deal between the factions.
Political observers and stakeholders across the country are now closely watching to see the impact of the high-level meeting on the lingering crisis.
