Abuja: Fubara Engages Suspended Speaker Amaewhule in Reconciliation Talks

June 26, 2025, Abuja The suspended Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, met with suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara in Abuja on Thursday in a major step toward ending the political situation in Rivers State.

The meeting, which took place behind closed doors in Nigeria’s capital, was friendly and the first time the two leaders had met since President Bola Tinubu suspended them, according to those familiar with the situation.

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Other State Assembly members were also there, and it was stated that both sides made small talk, joked, and pledged to participate in a positive way.

The suspended governor is adamant on achieving peace. According to a source with knowledge of the situation, “he has begun the real engagement.”

Reports state that the meeting concluded amicably, with each party pledging to engage in communication and de-escalation. According to insiders, the meeting was “fruitful,” suggesting that more talks between the parties involved would take place in the days ahead.

After weeks of instability and leadership conflicts, the federal government and political stakeholders are working to stabilize Rivers State’s governance system at the time of the meeting.

The event has been greeted by observers as a positive indication that cooperation and peace may soon be restored to the political climate of the state.