The suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, appeared in public for the first time since the declaration of a state of emergency in the state and his suspension from office.
Fubara was seen arriving for worship at the headquarters of Salvation Ministries in GRA, Port Harcourt, on Sunday.
Fubara’s appearance follows the state of emergency declaration President Bola Tinubu 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.
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.
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.
Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara attends the Salvation Ministries in GRA, Port Harcourt, on March 23, 2025.
He has also gone on an inspection of the ongoing reconstruction of the State House of Assembly Complex, promising to ensure its timely completion to ensure stability in governance.
Governor Fubara attended the service with his Chief of Staff, Edison Ehie.
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