President Bola Tinubu yesterday night declared a state of emergency in Rivers State. Tinubu made the pronouncement in a nationwide broadcast to the nation.
The president said he was “greatly disturbed about the political crisis” in the state and accused Governor Siminilayi Fubara of demolishing the State House of Assembly building.Tinubu said having made an evaluation of the situation, he has decided to “declare a state of emergency from March 18”.
He also suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, for six months.
Tinubu also suspended all elected members of the House of Assembly of Rivers State and nominated Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (Rtd) as Administrator to take charge of the affairs of the state.
