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Wike and APC hopeful Chinda hold reconciliation talks with Governor Fubara in Port Harcourt

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Wike and APC hopeful Chinda hold reconciliation talks with Governor Fubara in Port Harcourt
Wike and APC hopeful Chinda hold reconciliation talks with Governor Fubara in Port Harcourt

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike and Rivers State APC governorship candidate Kingsley Chinda met with Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Tuesday in a four‑hour closed‑door session aimed at healing political divisions in the state.

On Tuesday, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory [Nyesom Wike](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nyesom_Wike) and Rivers State APC governorship hopeful [Kingsley Chinda](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingsley_Chinda), together with their supporters, spent roughly four hours in a closed‑door session with Governor [Siminalayi Fubara](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siminalayi_Fubara) at his Port Harcourt residence, aiming to mend political rifts in the state.

**What was the purpose of the meeting?**

The closed‑door session, held in the governor’s Port Harcourt residence, reportedly ran for about four hours and marked the first occasion the governor has personally overseen a reconciliation gathering with his own supporters.

**Why is the meeting significant?**

The talks were convened to cement political harmony in Rivers State after years of factional disputes, notably the prolonged clash between Governor Fubara and the [Rivers State House of Assembly](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivers_State_House_of_Assembly).

**When did the discussions occur?**

Wike and Chinda, accompanied by their entourages, arrived at the governor’s residence at approximately 4 p.m. before joining Fubara and his camp for the deliberations.

**What details are known so far?**

As of the time of reporting, neither side had released a detailed account of the discussions, and both parties remained tight‑lipped about any outcomes.

Topics: #APC #Kingsley Chinda #Nyesom Wike #Rivers State #Siminalayi Fubara #political reconciliation

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