The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, held a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Thursday, signifying a significant political encounter.
Governor Fubara arrived at 5:35 p.m. and proceeded directly to the President’s office for the meeting, which concluded around 6:30 p.m.
Shortly after the meeting, Governor Fubara interacted with journalists but refrained from disclosing any details about the purpose or outcome of his discussion with President Tinubu.
Emphasizing the private nature of the visit, he responded to inquiries by simply stating, “It was a private visit.”
While the specific details of the meeting remain undisclosed, speculation suggests a potential connection to the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State.
This crisis revolves around the control of the state’s political structure, creating tension between Governor Fubara and his former political mentor, now rival, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Given the current political climate in Rivers State, this meeting between Governor Fubara and President Tinubu is attracting considerable attention