Following the recent Supreme Court’s judgement on the State’s political unrest, the Governor of Rivers State, Mr. Siminialayi Fubara, has extended an olive branch to lawmakers loyal to his rival, Nyesom Wike.
He has therefore invited the Amaewhule-led House of Assembly members to a peace meeting.
The meeting is scheduled for 10 am on Monday, March 10, 2025, at the Government House in Port Harcourt.
The invitation was made in a letter to Speaker Martins Amaewhule, signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo.
The agenda includes addressing lingering issues, presenting the 2025 State budget, and discussing payment of lawmakers’ allowances.
The letter read:
“I hereby write in furtherance of His Excellency’s promise stated in my letter dated 5th March 2025, to notify you that His Excellency has received the Supreme Court Judgment, and has therefore directed me to invite you and your colleagues -the Honourable members of 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 the Rivers State House of Assembly members to a meeting with the Governor as follows.”
