By NIGPOST Staff
Following the state of emergency declaration in Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has vacated the Government House in Port Harcourt, along with his family and security aides.
Sources confirm that Fubara left the official residence on Wednesday morning, a day after President Bola Tinubu suspended him, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for an initial six-month period.
Why Fubara Was Suspended
In his national address on Tuesday, President Tinubu justified the suspension, stating:
“By this declaration, the Governor of Rivers State, Mr. Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Mrs. Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the House of Assembly of Rivers State are hereby suspended for an initial period of six months.”
Who Is in Charge Now?
As part of the emergency measures, Vice Admiral Ibok-Étè Ibas (retd.) has been appointed as Rivers State’s sole administrator to oversee governance until stability is restored.
Mixed Reactions Trail Tinubu’s Decision
The declaration of emergency rule in Rivers has triggered nationwide debates, with some Nigerians supporting the move as necessary to restore stability, while others argue it is an overreach of executive power.
With Fubara and other key officials out of office, all eyes are now on Vice Admiral Ibas to see how he will navigate the political crisis and restore governance in the state.
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