Port Harcourt, Nigeria – Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his family have vacated the Government House in Port Harcourt following the declaration of emergency rule by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Sources confirmed that the governor left the premises on Wednesday morning after spending the night there.
Despite the political developments, the oil-rich state has remained calm, with residents continuing their daily activities. The emergency rule, imposed to prevent a potential breakdown of law and governance, has sparked mixed reactions. While some support the move as a necessary step to restore order, others argue that Tinubu lacks the constitutional authority to remove an elected governor.
A Port Harcourt resident, identified as Christ, expressed optimism, stating that if the appointment of a sole administrator ensures the release of Rivers State’s allocations and facilitates the payment of civil servants’ salaries, then the decision could be beneficial. However, concerns remain about the long-term implications of the federal government’s intervention.
As the situation unfolds, all eyes are on the federal authorities and the state’s political stakeholders to determine the next course of action.
