Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, made his first public appearance on Sunday, March 23, 2025, following his suspension from office. He attended a church service at the headquarters of Salvation Ministries in GRA, Port Harcourt, accompanied by his Chief of Staff, Edison Ehie.
Fubara arrived at the church around 10 a.m. in a modest convoy, notably without the official governor’s flag or seal, dispelling rumors about his whereabouts since the suspension. His presence was warmly acknowledged by a senior pastor, who ushered him into the service.
This appearance comes days after President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State on Tuesday, March 19, citing escalating political tensions and security concerns. As part of the emergency measures, Fubara, his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, and all members of the Rivers State House of Assembly were suspended. In their place, Tinubu appointed Ibok-Ete Ibas as the Sole Administrator to oversee the state’s affairs for an initial period of six months.
The declaration of the state of emergency and the suspension of key elected officials have sparked mixed reactions from political stakeholders, legal practitioners, and civil society groups.
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The newly appointed Sole Administrator has initiated emergency security meetings with law enforcement agencies, traditional rulers, and local government administrators to stabilize governance in the state.
