President Bola Tinubu and the suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, held a secret meeting during his working visit to Europe.
This was, according to The Africa Report, which disclosed that the meeting was at the instance of Governor Fubara.
Although presidency sources have not spoken on the report, it was gathered that the meeting, held without Nyesom Wike, a gladiator in the Rivers crisis, was significant as it was the first personal meeting between the two leaders since the state of emergency declaration.
Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, is said to be worried over the possible outcome of the meeting.
Tinubu’s national broadcast on March 18, cited “months of intense political instability” that had “paralysed governance” and “threatened national stability.”
The President appointed a former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice‑Admiral Ibok‑Ete Ekwe Ibas as sole administrator.
According to sources, the meeting was aimed to ease the persistent tensions and find a solution to the lingering crisis.
The duo reportedly discussed restoring a functional government in the oil‑rich state, officials say.
Sources close to the presidency indicated that the meeting explored options for Fubara's possible return to power.