Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has invited the 27 pro-Wike lawmakers led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule for a crucial meeting, signaling a potential resolution to the ongoing political crisis in the state.
The invitation, conveyed in a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, was issued on Sunday in Port Harcourt.
The meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 10, 2025, at the Government House, Port Harcourt.
According to the letter, the discussions will focus on providing a suitable space for the Assembly’s sittings, settling outstanding remuneration and allowances of the lawmakers, and addressing the presentation of the 2025 budget.
The move follows Governor Fubara’s receipt of the Certified True Copy of the Supreme Court judgment, which has been a focal point in the ongoing dispute between the governor and the lawmakers loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
The statement read: “I hereby write, in furtherance of His Excellency’s promise stated in my letter dated 5 March 2025, to notify you that His Excellency has received the Supreme Court judgement and has therefore directed me to invite you and your colleagues — the Honourable members of the Rivers State House of Assembly — to a meeting to discuss:
“Provision of a befitting space for the Assembly’s sittings, payment of all outstanding remuneration or allowances of the Honourable members;.
“Presentation of Budget and sundry matters. Any other matter(s), as may be necessary, to chart the way forward in the best interest of the State.
“Sequel to the above, I hereby humbly invite the Rt. Hon. Speaker and all members of the Rivers State House of Assembly to a meeting with the Governor as follows:”