Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, attends the Salvation Ministries in GRA, Port Harcourt, on March 23, 2025.
By Valentine Amanze
Rivers State suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Sunday March 23, 2025 made his maiden public appearance after his suspension and the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers, as he worshipped with other church members at the headquarters of the Salvation Ministries in GRA, Port Harcourt.
Fubara’s appearance came days after President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers on Tuesday, citing escalating political tensions and security concerns.
The declaration led to the suspension of Fubara, his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, and all members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, while his rival, the FCT Minister and former governor Nyesom Wike, is left free by Tinubu.
In their place, the President appointed Ibok-Ete Ibas as the Sole Administrator to oversee the state’s affairs for an initial period of six months.
Also read: Tinubu suspends governor, declares state of emergency in Rivers
While the decision has sparked mixed reactions from political stakeholders, legal practitioners and civil society groups, the newly appointed Sole Administrator has wasted no time in assuming office.
Since taking over, he has made several strategic moves, including holding emergency security meetings with law enforcement agencies, traditional rulers and heads of local government administration where he confirmed the release of the withheld allocation and ordered immediate processing of the payment of local government workers.
He has also inspected the ongoing reconstruction of the State House of Assembly Complex, promising to ensure its timely completion to ensure stability in governance.
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