Barde Kure, Rivers
Rivers State governor Siminalayi Fubara said on Monday that the political crisis in his state was over, after meeting President Bola Tinubu at the presidential villa in Abuja.
Fubara, who returned to office on Sept. 19 following the lifting of his suspension, told reporters the meeting was largely a courtesy call to brief the president and express gratitude before settling into his duties.
“Ideally, it’s proper for me to see Mr President and to tell him that I’m back, and I’ve also resumed my responsibility as the Governor of Rivers State,” Fubara said. “It’s not much. It’s a father-son discussion, telling him thank you, and the areas where there should be any issues for him to guide me properly so we don’t be in any crisis.”
He said Tinubu advised him on navigating governance and maintaining stability.
Asked about concerns that the peace in Rivers might not last, Fubara dismissed the suggestion.
“I don’t know what you mean by if this is a paper peace. As far as I’m concerned, we have made peace. Fubara and his principal are working together,” he said.