Tinubu and Fubara Hold Private London Meeting —Wike Left Out

In a quiet diplomatic move away from the public eye, President Bola Tinubu recently held a private meeting in London with suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara—a development stirring fresh waves in Nigeria’s political waters.

According to The Africa Report, the rendezvous was initiated by Fubara himself, who is seeking to broker peace and restore order in the politically tense, oil-rich state of Rivers.

This hush-hush sit-down marks the first face-to-face between Tinubu and Fubara since the president invoked a state of emergency in Rivers State on March 18, suspending Fubara and appointing Navy Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas as sole administrator to calm the escalating turmoil.

Sources close to the presidency confirmed that the meeting did indeed happen and described it as a strategic attempt to de-escalate tensions and pave the way for a lasting solution to the region’s political unrest.

“It’s part of the president’s ongoing efforts to restore sanity and cohesion in Rivers State,” a presidential aide revealed.

aNotably absent from the London table was Nyesom Wike, Fubara’s political mentor-turned-adversary and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Wike, known for his deep roots and influence in Rivers politics, is reportedly uneasy about high-level discussions taking place without his involvement.

Adding to the drama, Wike had earlier met with lawmakers loyal to him—also in London—further fueling speculation about power plays and shifting allegiances.

President Tinubu is reportedly planning a broader sit-down involving Fubara, Wike, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly in hopes of hammering out a unified, long-term resolution to the crisis that has gripped one of Nigeria’s most politically active states.

With high-stakes meetings unfolding on foreign soil, the situation in Rivers continues to draw national attention—raising questions about loyalty, leadership, and the future of governance in the Niger Delta.

As the political chessboard shifts, all eyes remain on Tinubu’s next move—and who will ultimately hold sway in Rivers State.

In a quiet diplomatic move away from the public eye, President Bola Tinubu recently held a private meeting in London with suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara—a development stirring fresh waves in Nigeria’s political waters.

According to The Africa Report, the rendezvous was initiated by Fubara himself, who is seeking to broker peace and restore order in the politically tense, oil-rich state of Rivers.

This hush-hush sit-down marks the first face-to-face between Tinubu and Fubara since the president invoked a state of emergency in Rivers State on March 18, suspending Fubara and appointing Navy Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas as sole administrator to calm the escalating turmoil.

Sources close to the presidency confirmed that the meeting did indeed happen and described it as a strategic attempt to de-escalate tensions and pave the way for a lasting solution to the region’s political unrest.

“It’s part of the president’s ongoing efforts to restore sanity and cohesion in Rivers State,” a presidential aide revealed.

aNotably absent from the London table was Nyesom Wike, Fubara’s political mentor-turned-adversary and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Wike, known for his deep roots and influence in Rivers politics, is reportedly uneasy about high-level discussions taking place without his involvement.

Adding to the drama, Wike had earlier met with lawmakers loyal to him—also in London—further fueling speculation about power plays and shifting allegiances.

President Tinubu is reportedly planning a broader sit-down involving Fubara, Wike, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly in hopes of hammering out a unified, long-term resolution to the crisis that has gripped one of Nigeria’s most politically active states.

With high-stakes meetings unfolding on foreign soil, the situation in Rivers continues to draw national attention—raising questions about loyalty, leadership, and the future of governance in the Niger Delta.

As the political chessboard shifts, all eyes remain on Tinubu’s next move—and who will ultimately hold sway in Rivers State.