President Bola Tinubu is reportedly hosting a meeting with the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara; Dr Peter Odili, a former governor of the state and key stakeholders from the state.
Also in attendance are Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike where the President will proffer solution to contentious political issue.
Reports indicate that Vice President, Kashim Shettima and the Rivers State deputy governor, Dr Ngozi Ordu are also at the meeting.
The crisis in Rivers State has provoked bitter reactions and pronouncements, including the demolition of the state House of Assembly complex and the imposition of security blockades at the Assembly entrance.
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There are also unproven allegations that Wike had embezzled N9 billion from Rivers State and Fubara has vowed to expose the alleged corruption.
Wike in response to Fubara’s accusations, had stated that he was ready for any confrontation.
The House of Representatives has also given reasons why it will not take up the functions of the Rivers State, which is currently embroiled in the feud between Fubara and Wike.
Despite the ongoing crisis, Fubara had said he remained hopeful that the situation will be resolved, referring to it as a matter between “father and son”.
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