In a significant development, suspended Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has vacated the Government House in Port Harcourt, paving the way for the newly appointed Sole Administrator, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas. This move follows President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in the state, citing the growing political crisis as the reason.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Fubara’s departure on Wednesday morning marked a change of guard, with new security operatives replacing the previous personnel. A security official confirmed that “everywhere is calm and nothing is happening” despite the noticeable security presence, including at least three armored personnel carriers stationed at the main entrance.
As part of the emergency rule, Governor Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly were suspended for six months. Vice Admiral Ibas will oversee the administration of Rivers State during this period.