On Monday (today), President Bola Tinubu met with Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike.
It was understood that the meeting, which took place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, also included several state political figures.
At the time this report was filed, no information about the meeting was made public.
The private meeting takes place in the midst of ongoing political tensions amongst important stakeholders in Rivers State.
Although no formal statement was issued following the interaction, people familiar with the matter told The Nation that the conversations focused on matters impacting the state.
According to the source, Governor Fubara went with Wike to his home in Guzape, Abuja, following the meeting.
The source added that during the visit, the governor made a plea to the minister and promised to treat them with respect moving ahead.
According to reports, Fubara pleaded with the minister, promising never to treat him disrespectfully again.
According to reports, President Tinubu has previously met with the two political heavyweights, particularly to discuss political tensions in Rivers State.
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