Asari Dokubo Clears Air Over Alleged Rift With President Tinubu

Former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo has reacted to reports of a rift between himself and President Bola Tinubu.

According to Dokubo, his relationship with Tinubu is personal and it transcends politics.

Speaking when he played host to popular businessman, Tein Jack-Rich at his country home in Obuama in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State, Dokubo repledged his loyalty to President Tinubu.

During the visit, Jack-Rich also appealed to Asari Dokubo to remain unwavering in his support for President Tinubu to achieve his economic blueprint for the development of Nigeria in which the Niger Delta would be a major beneficiary.

On the recent political crisis in Rivers State, Jack-Rich also pledged to join forces with Dokubo to work towards achieving a lasting peace between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike for the peace and sustainable development of Rivers State.

On his part, Dokubo thanked Jack-Rich for his consistency and steadfastness in promoting peace, unity and social cohesion among Nigerians.

The former Niger Delta warlord disclosed that he has put behind him his differences with Governor Fubara on account of the appeal by Jack-Rich while urging the Governor and Wike to resolve their differences amicably in the interest of the State.