Posted 12/18/2023, 9:42:55 PM
Tinubu Brokers Peace Deal in Rivers State Political Crisis
- Tinubu intervenes in Rivers State political crisis, orders 27 APC lawmakers be recognized and impeachment of Gov. Fubara stopped
- Crisis follows disagreement between Gov. Fubara and Minister Wike, his predecessor and former ally
- Tinubu hosted meeting with Fubara, Wike, and other stakeholders to resolve crisis
- 8-point resolution reached, signed by stakeholders, withdrawing court cases and dropping impeachment
- Resolution recognizes speaker Amaewhule and 27 lawmakers who defected to APC, reinstates pay and benefits