Suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara held a reconciliation meeting with suspended Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, and other aggrieved lawmakers in Abuja, in what marks a major step toward resolving the prolonged political impasse in the state.

Reports confirmed on Thursday evening, June 26, that the closed-door meeting ended on a positive note, with Fubara and Amaewhule seen holding hands and sharing light-hearted moments—an encouraging sign of reconciliation after months of political tension.

This was the first direct peace engagement between the governor and the lawmakers since the crisis erupted.

Wike has repeatedly emphasized that any reconciliation must include Fubara making amends to aggrieved lawmakers, many of whom were allegedly denied their salaries and allowances for over two years.