In a move that has stirred political interest both at home and abroad, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, hosted a private dinner in the United Kingdom for the suspended members of the Rivers State House of Assembly.
The high-level meeting, held yesterday, brought together the lawmakers aligned with Wike in the ongoing political tussle that has divided the state’s legislature. Though details of the discussions held during the dinner remain undisclosed, sources close to the event described it as part of the Minister’s strategic efforts to consolidate his influence and maintain political alignment among his loyalists amidst the ongoing crisis in Rivers State.
Wike, who left Nigeria on Sunday evening, had earlier been in Port Harcourt where he met with political associates and loyalists over the weekend. His departure to the UK came shortly after these meetings, further fueling speculations about behind-the-scenes maneuvers aimed at resolving the lingering political impasse in the state.
The suspended lawmakers have remained vocal in their support for the former Rivers State Governor, even as tensions continue to rise between the Wike-led faction and the camp loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
The dinner is seen by political analysts as part of a broader strategy by Wike to maintain unity within his camp and assert his relevance in the unfolding power play in Rivers politics, which has attracted national attention in recent months.
