Rivers Speaker receives Fubara’s major loyalists into Wike’s political family

Martin Chike Amaewhule, Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly on Tuesday received members of the defunct Simplified Movement, major loyalists of Governor Siminalayi Fubara from the Evo axis, into the political camp of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Minister Nyesom Wike.

The delegation, led by the former Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Council, Hon. Solomon Abel Eke, reaffirmed its loyalty to Wike during the meeting.

According to the delegation, the meeting with the Speaker was aimed at formally “returning to the political family”, stating that its members were ready to work with the Rainbow Coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Speaking, Amaewhule, who welcomed the delegation, said there was a “need for political stakeholders to work together in the interest of Rivers State”.

He called on those who had previously moved away from the “political family” during the face-off between Fubara and Wike to return.

DAILY POST reports that Wike and top members of the Rainbow Coalition visited Fubara at his Port Harcourt residence on Tuesday.