Rivers residents on Thursday trooped out in large numbers to welcome Governor Siminalayi Fubara, following the expiration of his six-month suspension imposed by President Bola Tinubu.
The jubilant crowd, many of whom were seen singing pro-Fubara songs, gathered in anticipation of the Governor’s arrival.
But as of the time of filing this report, the Fubara’s whereabouts remained unknown, as he has yet to address the people of the state or speak to his supporters who have camped outside the Government House in Port Harcourt.
Already, security operatives have cordoned off the Government House and restricted public access.
The measure, it was learnt, was taken to prevent possible looting of government property.
The gathering has caused terrible gridlock, causing drivers to take alternative routes.
President Bola Tinubu had declared a state of emergency in Rivers State on March 18, 2025, following a deepening political crisis in the state.
The political impasse, which stemmed from a disagreement between Governor Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, led to a division in the State House of Assembly, with 27 lawmakers loyal to Wike and initially four, now three, remaining with the governor.
Tinubu ended the six-month emergency rule on September 17, 2025, directing the governor, his deputy, and all members of the State House of Assembly to resume duties on September 18, 2025.
