JUST IN; Wike, Fubara smiling after closed door meeting with President Tinubu in Aso Rock
JUST IN; Wike, Fubara smiling after closed door meeting with President Tinubu in Aso Rock
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday 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.
The meeting, which gathered key stakeholders, seemed cordial, as photos shared by the President’s Special Assistant on Social Media, Olusegun Dada, showed Wike and Fubara smiling together in a rare display of unity despite their ongoing political feud.
Dada shared the images on X with the caption, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu meets with Governor Fubara, HM Nyesom Wike, and Ogoni leaders at the State House.”
Other senior officials present at the meeting included the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila; National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; Group CEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari; and the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris.
The meeting followed increased calls from a coalition of civil society organizations urging the Federal Government to allocate $1 trillion for the cleanup of the Niger Delta. They also demanded compensation for livelihoods lost due to environmental degradation, pending the resumption of crude oil production in Ogoniland.
The gathering was particularly notable due to the ongoing rift between Governor Fubara and Wike, who were once close political allies.
Their smiles and apparent camaraderie during the event have sparked speculation about a potential reconciliation or collaboration on addressing Ogoni-related matters and state issues.
While the details of the discussions remain undisclosed, the presence of such prominent figures highlights the Federal Government’s commitment to promoting unity and tackling key issues in the Niger Delta region.
