President Bola Tinubu is currently holding a meeting with Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, at the State House in Abuja.
The meeting is also being attended by key leaders from Ogoniland, representing four local government areas in Rivers State.
Although the agenda of the meeting has not been officially disclosed, it is believed to be connected to the political crisis in Rivers State, which has persisted since late 2023. The crisis has been fueled by a power tussle between Governor Fubara and Wike.
Among the Ogoniland leaders present at the meeting are Senators Lee Maeba, Magnus Abe, Olaka Nwogu, Victor Giadom, Kenneth Kobani, Monsignor Pius Kii, Ledum Mitee, Bennett Birabi, Barry Mpigi, and Prof. B. Fakae.
Other notable attendees include National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, Minister of Information and National Orientation Idris Mohammed, Minister of Regional Development Abubakar Momoh, Minister of Environment Balarabe Abbas, and the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari.
The meeting underscores efforts to address the lingering political tensions and foster peace and stability in Rivers State.
