President Tinubu is expected to announce the reinstatement upon his return from diplomatic visits.
President Bola Tinubu is preparing to reinstate Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the State House of Assembly later this month, following a truce brokered between Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike.
Presidency sources told The PUNCH that the President hosted both leaders at a closed-door meeting Thursday night at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
“Fubara is happy with the peace brokered by the President,” a source confirmed.
Under the reconciliation deal, Fubara will serve out his term but will not seek re-election in 2027. Wike will regain control over local government appointments, and pro-Wike lawmakers will withdraw impeachment proceedings.
Although some speculated that Fubara may be asked to resign after reinstatement, a Presidency insider denied this. “No such condition was given,” the source said.
Fubara has dissolved his support groups, including the “Simplified Movement,” signalling reintegration into Wike’s political camp.
During the meeting, Wike declared: “We have all agreed to work together…that has been finally concluded today.”
Fubara added: “What we need for the progress of Rivers State is peace…we’ll do everything within our power to sustain it.”
President Tinubu is expected to announce the reinstatement upon his return from diplomatic visits.