Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, is alleged to be leading behind-the-scenes efforts to secure the reinstatement of suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, before the upcoming June 12 Democracy Day celebration.
The governor was suspended on the 18th of March citing rising political tension in the State.
Sources told Vanguard that Jonathan has held at least one private telephone conversation with President Bola Tinubu, appealing for Fubara’s reinstatement in the spirit of national reconciliation and democratic principles.
‘That is besides the concern expressed by two other former presidents,” a source familiar with the development revealed.
Sources close to the situation say that two recent visits by Fubara to the Presidential Villa were facilitated by key political actors, including Jonathan, who are believed to be working to reverse the controversial suspension.
“By the president’s body language, the governor may be returned sooner than the six months earlier announced by the president,” the source added.
President Tinubu is expected to address the nation on June 12, marking the 26th anniversary of uninterrupted democratic governance since 1999.
