Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has extended an olive branch to 27 lawmakers loyal to Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, inviting them to a crucial meeting on Monday at 10 am at the Government House, Port Harcourt.
The meeting aims to address pressing issues, including providing a suitable space for the lawmakers to hold their sittings, payment of outstanding remuneration and allowances, and the presentation of the 2025 budget. Other matters to be discussed include finding a way forward in the best interest of the state.
This move comes after Fubara received the Supreme Court judgment, which likely influenced his decision to invite the lawmakers to a meeting. The invitation is seen as a step towards resolving the ongoing crisis in the state.
Key Issues to be Discussed:
- Provision of a befitting space for the Assembly’s sittings
- Payment of outstanding remuneration and allowances for the lawmakers
- Presentation of the 2025 budget
- Other matters necessary to chart the way forward in the best interest of the state
The meeting is expected to help stabilize the state and foster peaceful coexistence among its people. By inviting the lawmakers to a meeting, Fubara is taking a crucial step towards resolving the crisis and finding a way forward that benefits everyone involved.