Daily Trust
Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has met with Governor Siminalayi Fubara and some elders of the state.
According to Lere Olayinka, Wike’s media aide, who shared a picture of the meeting on social media, Martin Amaewhule, Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, also attended the meeting.
Olayinka did not disclose details of the meeting, which is the first known one with stakeholders since Fubara fired his loyalists ahead of the formation of a new cabinet.
Appointing new commissioners is said to be one of the agreements reached at the peace meeting President Bola Tinubu held with Wike and Fubara during the emergency rule.
Speaking at Government House, Port Harcourt, during a valedictory session with his cabinet, on Wednesday, Fubara had said the decision to disengage his loyalists had to do with the Supreme Court judgement which affected their appointments.
Daily Trust recalls that in February, the Supreme Court had recognised the House of Assembly loyal to Wike.
At the height of the rift between Fubara and Wike, the governor’s appointees were screened by assembly faction under then factional speaker, Victor Oko-Jumbo.
But the assembly loyal to Wike had kicked against the development.
In a statement on Wednesday, Nelson Chukwudi, Fubara’s spokesman,
quoted the governor as thanking members of his cabinet for their services and contributions to the development of the State in the last two years.
He said: “The Governor highlighted the significance of Nigeria’s Independence, and called on all Nigerians to work together with Mr President to build a peaceful, secure and prosperous country and a brighter future for all.
“The Governor also reiterated his commitment to serve the State with renewed vigor, while thanking all citizens for their support, and wished all Nigerians a happy Independence anniversary.
“Furthermore, the Governor has relieved all Commissioners and other public officers affected by the recent Supreme Court judgement of their appointments with immediate effect,” Chukwudi said.
At its inaugural sitting after the expiration of emergency rule, the lawmakers had asked Fubara to send a list of commissioner nominees.
The governor is expected to form a new cabinet any time from now.
Daily Trust
