Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, made his first public appearance since the declaration of a state of emergency in the state and his subsequent suspension from office.
The governor was spotted attending a service at the headquarters of Salvation Ministries in GRA, Port Harcourt, on Sunday.
Fubara’s appearance came just days after President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State on Tuesday, citing escalating political tensions and security issues. The declaration resulted in the suspension of Fubara, his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, and all members of the Rivers State House of Assembly.
In their place, President Tinubu appointed Ibok-Ete Ibas as the Sole Administrator to manage the state’s affairs for an initial six-month period.
While the decision has sparked mixed reactions from political figures, legal experts, and civil society groups, the newly appointed Sole Administrator has quickly taken charge.
Since assuming office, Ibas has made several key moves, including holding emergency security meetings with law enforcement, traditional rulers, and local government leaders. He also confirmed the release of withheld allocations and ordered the immediate processing of payments for local government workers.
Additionally, Ibas inspected the ongoing reconstruction of the State House of Assembly Complex, pledging to ensure its timely completion to restore stability in governance.
Governor Fubara attended the service with his Chief of Staff, Edison Ehie.
