Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has made his first public appearance following his removal from office, attending a church service at the headquarters of Salvation Ministries in GRA, Port Harcourt, on Sunday, March 23, 2025.
Fubara’s appearance comes days after President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing rising political tensions and security concerns. The emergency rule led to the suspension of Fubara, his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly.
In their place, the President appointed Ibok-Ete Ibas as the Sole Administrator to oversee the state’s affairs for an initial six-month period. The move has sparked mixed reactions among political stakeholders, legal experts, and civil society groups.
Since assuming office, Ibas has held emergency security meetings with law enforcement agencies, traditional rulers, and local government administrators. He also confirmed the release of withheld state allocations and ordered the immediate payment of local government workers.
Fubara attended the service alongside his Chief of Staff, Edison Ehie.
