It may be peace at last for the good people of Rivers State as strong signals emerged on Sunday that Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly may meet at thee round table to sort things out.
In another exceptional display of leadership, Fubara, on Sunday, invited the Amaewhule-led members of the House of Assembly to a meeting.
The good news was contained in a letter issued in Port Harcourt on Sunday by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, and circulated to journalists.
Addressed to the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule, the letter, titled “Meeting Between the Governor of Rivers State and the Honourable Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly”, indicated that the meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 10, 2025.
In the letter, Dr. Danagogo explained that the decision to convey the meeting became necessary following the Governor’s receipt of the Certified True Copy of the Supreme Court judgement.
Among other matters, the letter stated that discussions would focus on providing a space for the lawmakers loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to hold their sittings, as well as the presentation of the 2025 budget.
Here are excerpts from the letter by the Secretary to the Government of Rivers State: “I hereby write, in furtherance of His Excellency’s promise stated in my letter dated 5 March 2025, to notify you that His Excellency has received the Supreme Court judgement and has therefore directed me to invite you and your colleagues-the Honourable members of the 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 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly to a meeting with the Governor as follows:”
The meeting will take place at 10 a.m. on Monday at the Government House, Port Harcourt, the statement said, adding:.
“Many thanks, Sir, as we look forward to your kind attendance with a view to charting the way forward in the interest of the good people of Rivers State.”