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The Digest:

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara have held a joint meeting with the Rivers State Elders Council in Port Harcourt, signaling a potential de-escalation of political tensions in the state. The gathering, attended by key figures including House Speaker Martins Amaewhule, was described by Wike's media aide as evidence of a "fully united" political family.

Key Points:
  • FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara met with the Rivers Elders Council.
  • The meeting included House Speaker Martins Amaewhule and Council Chairman Ferdinand Alabraba.
  • Wike's media aide shared photos, calling it a sign of unity within the political family.
  • This follows months of political tension between Wike and Fubara's camps.
  • No official details were disclosed about the meeting's agenda or outcomes.
  • The gathering suggests ongoing reconciliation efforts in Rivers' politics.
  • It represents the highest-level public meeting between the factions in recent months.
This political engagement reveals how rival factions navigate storms not just of power, but of reconciliation, legacy, and the fragile balance of political peace.

Sources: Vanguard News