President Bola Tinubu has convened another late-night meeting with Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, as efforts intensify to stabilise governance in the oil-producing state.

Presidency officials say the closed-door talks were held on Sunday night at about 11pm at the President’s official residence in the State House, Abuja, with several political stakeholders from Rivers also in attendance.

This latest intervention comes against the backdrop of renewed political strain in the state, where disagreements over party leadership recognition have spilled into the legislature, stalling government business and heightening impeachment threats against the governor.

At the centre of the dispute is a power struggle between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, now a minister in the APC-led federal government, with officials confirming that the President has encouraged internal party reconciliation to restore order within the state’s political structure.

Authorities say the prolonged standoff has raised concerns about policy continuity, legislative cooperation, and the overall capacity of the state government to function effectively amid uncertainty at the top.

Sunday’s meeting is understood to be aimed at preventing further institutional breakdown, particularly within the Rivers State House of Assembly, where divisions have disrupted lawmaking and oversight responsibilities.

This marks at least the fourth time President Tinubu has personally intervened in the Rivers crisis, signalling growing federal concern over the implications of the feud for governance, political stability, and economic confidence in the state.

While no official outcome has been announced, sources indicate the presidency is pushing for a negotiated political settlement, seen as critical to restoring calm and allowing elected institutions in Rivers State to refocus on governance and public service delivery.