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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is currently meeting with members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, loyal to him.
The meeting is taking place at Wike’s official residence in Abuja.
It began at 8:40 pm and has now entered a closed-door session.
In attendance are senior PDP figures, including the National Secretary, Sam Anyanwu; National Vice Chairman (South-South), Dan Orbih; and former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom.
Others present include former Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu; former Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi; former Senator representing Rivers East, George Sekibo; as well as other zonal and state party chairmen.
Earlier in the day, during his monthly media chat, Wike disclosed that he and some members of the party would be meeting later.
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, has hinted that the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, will be reinstated on September 18, stressing that the coast is now clear for the lifting of the state of emergency declared in the state.
Wike made the declaration shortly after casting his vote at about 11:00 am in Unit 007, Ward 9, Rumuepirikom, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area during the Local Government Area elections conducted by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC.
The election, which held across the 319 wards and 23 local government areas of the state, was, however, marred by widespread voter apathy, late arrival of materials, and reports of missing original result sheets. Most polling units witnessed low turnout of voters, especially in urban centres, while some rural communities recorded relatively better participation.
There were also reports that the polls were conducted without the use of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, BVAS, sparking criticism from observers and some political actors.
