According to the report from News Central TV, On Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu held a closed-door meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and a delegation of Ogoni leaders. While the exact details of the meeting were not disclosed, it is speculated that the discussions were centered around the Ogoni clean-up initiative and the potential resumption of oil exploration in Ogoniland.
The atmosphere of the meeting appeared positive, with photos shared on social media by Olusegun Dada, the Special Assistant to the President. In the photos, both Wike and Fubara can be seen smiling together, a symbolic gesture that highlights a rare moment of unity between the two, given their recent political rivalry. Wike had recently criticized Fubara’s administration for not honoring an eight-point peace agreement mediated by President Tinubu in 2023. The agreement was designed to ease tensions between the two leaders but has faced setbacks.
In an interview following the meeting, Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister in Public Communications and New Media, provided further insight into the political dynamics at play. Olayinka noted that Governor Fubara’s recent actions could be seen as a challenge to the president’s authority. “The governor, Siminalayi Fubara, chose to call the bluff of the president, and tell the president to go to hell,” he said. However, Olayinka emphasized that while Wike cannot be blamed for Fubara’s decisions, his influence remains significant in the unfolding political drama. “It’s clear that Wike’s role and influence are factors contributing to the political breakdown and the ongoing crisis,” Olayinka concluded.
The situation remains delicate, as the political rift between Wike and Fubara continues to simmer, with the national government closely monitoring the developments in Rivers State. As the discussions on the Ogoni clean-up and oil exploration continue, the tensions between the two leaders are expected to be a key factor in future negotiations.
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