Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, makes his first public appearance since his suspension from office after the federal government declared a state of emergency in the state.
Fubara was spotted attending a Sunday service at the headquarters of Salvation Ministries in GRA, Port Harcourt, marking his first outing since President Bola Tinubu’s controversial decision.
On Tuesday, March 19, Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers, citing escalating political tensions and security concerns.
As part of the emergency measures, he suspended Fubara, Deputy Governor Prof. Ngozi Odu, and all members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. In their place, the president appointed retired naval chief Ibok-Ete Ibas as the state’s Sole Administrator for an initial six-month period.
The decision has sparked widespread reactions from political stakeholders, legal experts, and civil society groups, with some questioning the legality of the move.
Meanwhile, Ibas has swiftly taken charge, holding emergency security meetings with law enforcement agencies, traditional rulers, and local government administrators.
He also announced the release of withheld state allocations and directed the immediate processing of payments for local government workers.
Additionally, Ibas inspected the ongoing reconstruction of the Rivers State House of Assembly Complex, pledging to ensure its timely completion to facilitate governance.
Fubara, who attended the church service with his Chief of Staff, Edison Ehie, has yet to make an official statement regarding his suspension.
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