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Governor Sim Fubara Returns to Rivers State After Overseas Trip and Strategic Meeting with President Tinubu

Published by Tope Fakinlede on May 2nd, 2025.

Governor Sim Fubara Returns to Rivers State After Overseas Trip and Strategic Meeting with President Tinubu

Port Harcourt, Nigeria – Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has returned to the state following a two-week visit overseas. His return comes amid heightened political tensions in the state and follows a reported meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in London.

While official details of the governor’s trip remain limited, sources close to the matter confirmed that the overseas visit included a crucial engagement with President Tinubu. The meeting was said to focus on strategies for political stability in Rivers State and the governor’s continued role amid internal party disputes and governance challenges.

Governor Fubara’s return is seen as a significant development following weeks of speculation surrounding his political standing and leadership amid a rift with key political stakeholders in the state. His temporary absence had fueled reports of growing friction within the state’s power structure and calls for reconciliation among aggrieved factions.

Observers believe the governor’s London meeting with the president may have been part of ongoing efforts to resolve the protracted crisis and restore calm to the state’s political environment.

Upon his arrival, Governor Fubara is expected to hold consultations with party leaders, government officials, and community stakeholders as he resumes official duties and works toward stabilizing governance in the state.

The Rivers State Government has yet to issue an official statement regarding the outcome of the overseas trip or the content of discussions with President Tinubu.