President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly intervened once more in the escalating political crisis between the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
Sources close to the Presidency revealed that Tinubu has summoned Wike for discussions over the renewed tension in Rivers State, with the meeting expected to hold outside Nigeria.
It was also gathered that Governor Fubara recently travelled abroad, reportedly to meet the President as part of efforts to de-escalate the situation.
The intervention comes amid a fresh impeachment move against Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, by members of the Rivers State House of Assembly believed to be aligned with Wike.
Lawmakers have accused the governor of gross misconduct, including alleged financial impropriety, refusal to present the state budget, and disobedience of court rulings.
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Similar allegations were previously raised before the declaration of emergency rule in the state in 2025.
Political insiders say the renewed impeachment push has raised serious concerns at the federal level, with fears that the crisis could threaten peace in the oil-producing state and negatively impact national economic stability.
Some senior figures within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are said to be unhappy with the development, warning that prolonged political instability in Rivers could damage the party’s standing and the President’s image.
Calls have also intensified for Tinubu to caution Wike and ensure political restraint.
Meanwhile, allies of the FCT minister have denied claims that he is orchestrating the impeachment plot, insisting that the lawmakers are acting independently.
Wike himself has continued to preach unity, urging political leaders in Rivers State to work together in support of Tinubu’s administration.
As tensions persist, many stakeholders believe only firm presidential mediation can prevent another breakdown of governance in Rivers State.
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