Bola Tinubu today met separately with Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, at the presidential Villa, Abuja.

President Bola Tinubu met with Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, today. The meetings were held behind closed doors, sparking speculation about Fubara’s future in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) .

Key Context:

– _Rivers State Politics_: 17 lawmakers, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, defected from PDP to APC, shifting the balance of power in the state legislature.
– _Fubara’s PDP Future_: Only three lawmakers loyal to Fubara remain in PDP, fueling speculation about his potential defection to APC.
– _Nwifuru’s Engagement_: Ebonyi State Governor has been engaging with the Presidency on infrastructure and security in the South-East.

The meetings’ details remain undisclosed, but they’re likely linked to the ongoing political developments in Rivers State and regional security concerns.

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