The political crisis rocking Rivers State has taken a fresh dimension as President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in the state.
The President has now suspended the Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy and members of the State House of Assembly for six months.
Tinubu made the announcement in a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday
He said; “I feel greatly disturbed by the political crisis in Rivers. The state has been at a standstill, and the people have been deprived of good governance.”
“Fourteen months after Governor Fubara demolished the House of Assembly, it remains unbuilt. Many Nigerians have intervened, just as I did. But their efforts have been to no avail.”
“No responsible President will stand by without taking action. To restore good governance and peace in this circumstance, it has become imperative to declare a state of emergency.”
“By this declaration, Governor Fubara is hereby suspended.”
“In the meantime, I hereby nominate Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd) as Administrator to take charge of the affairs of the state in the interest of the good people of Rivers State.”
