Peace Talks

 By Anu Awojobi

Fubara, Amaewhule Lawmakers Meet In Abuja

In what appears like a peace reconciliation move the suspended governor of Rivers State Siminalayi Fubara has met with the suspended Speaker of the State House of Assembly Martins Amaewhule among other aggrieved lawmakers and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory(FCT) Nyesom Wike to end the lingering political crisis in the state.

In a closed-door meeting held Thursday June 26th 2025 in Abuja both Fubara and Amaewhule were captured on camera holding hands and exchanging pleasantries.

The peace brokering initiative is the first direct reconciliation effort between the suspended governor and the lawmakers.

On March 19th 2025 Siminalayi Fubara was suspended from office for six months following President Bola Tinubu's declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State to curb the growing political tensions rocking the state.

A move that was ratified by the National Assembly which led to the appointment of retired Vice-Admiral Ibok Ete-Ibas  to oversee governance in the state for six months.

On March 19th 2025 Siminalayi Fubara was suspended from office for six months following President Bola Tinubu's declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State to curb the growing political tensions rocking the state.

A move that was ratified by the National Assembly which led to the appointment of retired Vice-Admiral Ibok Ete-Ibas  to oversee governance in the state for six months.