The president of Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State over the unrest and irreconcilable situation in the state and had immediately sworn in Vice Admiral Ibok Ibas to the effect as the state administrator.

In response to that, the relieved governor, Siminalayi Fubara has vacated the state government facilities in Port Harfcourt with family and security details.

The swearing ceremony of the new administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok Ibas took place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja in the presence of high government officials to include, the Chief of Staff of the Federation, Femi Gbajabiamila, Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN and Presidential Principal Secretary, Hakeem Muri-Okunola. 

President Tinubu suspends Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for six months.

The political conflicts has led to division among the lawmakers and therefore affecting the peaceful governance in the state.

The action is to ensure restoration of peace and good governance in Rivers State.

Source: Adelaja Olamide 

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