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Fubara Visits Wike to Beg for Peace after Tinubu Steps In to Stop Crisis in Rivers
In a fresh move toward reconciliation, Rivers State’s suspended Governor, Sim Fubara, recently visited the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, at his home in Abuja.
Fubara didn’t go alone. He was accompanied by Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru, and former Ogun State Governor Olusegun Osoba. Upon arriving, Fubara reportedly went straight into Wike’s living room—an environment he’s quite familiar with—and pleaded with him.
A source close to the situation, who preferred not to be named, confirmed that the meeting did happen. However, when asked if it brought an end to the state of emergency declared in the state, the source said they couldn’t confirm that part.
This development follows Fubara’s recent meeting with President Bola Tinubu in London. Fubara and Wike had been at loggerheads since Fubara assumed office in 2023, and things took a more dangerous turn when threats from Niger Delta militants prompted Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State.
In response to the growing tension, the president suspended Fubara, his deputy, and members of the state assembly for six months, installing a Sole Administrator to take charge. Wike, while commenting on the situation, revealed he had pushed for Fubara’s removal, but it was Tinubu’s intervention that stopped things from escalating further.
It was reported that former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has allegedly purchased a presidential candidate form for the 2027 elections.
It can be noted that Jonathan served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015.
This information was revealed by Sani Useni, a special assistant who made the claim. Many reacted to the news, with some expressing interest in seeing Jonathan return to power after staying relatively quiet politically since his administration ended.
However, Jonathan has not yet addressed the public or officially shared any presidential ambition.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reacted to the recent abduction incident in Oyo State.
It can be recalled that schools were attacked by armed men, with some teachers and students reportedly taken. Some people were also killed during the attack.
CAN cried out on behalf of the public, stating “It is intolerable, disgraceful and utterly unacceptable that Nigerian children can no longer sit safely in classrooms without the fear of being kidnapped by armed gangs.”
The organisation also stated that Nigerians are tired of constantly mourning and questioning when something will finally be done to stop the violence.
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that seven teachers were abducted following a recent attack on a school in the state.
It was also shared that the number of students taken is still being investigated.
The governor further revealed that some people were killed during the attack and abduction.
He also added “With the pressure on the terrorists and the bandits in the North-West, they will keep moving southward.”
“When you have pressure in one place, we must be prepared on this side to either repel or neutralise any terrorists fleeing the pressure points.”
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