President Bola Tinubu’s decision to suspend Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State amid the ongoing political crisis has sparked widespread reactions. The crisis, involving Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, reached a peak on March 18 when the President declared a state of emergency in the oil-rich state. The suspension has been met with strong […]
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The ongoing political turmoil in Rivers State has taken a dramatic turn, as Edison Ehie, Chief of Staff to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, claims he was offered a N5 billion bribe to facilitate the governor’s impeachment. Ehie made the revelation during an interview on Sunday Politics, a Channels Television program aired on March 30, 2025. He
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A retired Delta State Customary Court President, Justice Miakpor Emiaso, has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s decision to release Rivers State’s funds to a sole administrator, calling it unconstitutional and a grave misstep. In an interview with Vanguard, Emiaso condemned the move, emphasizing that the Nigerian Constitution does not recognize a sole administrator as a
Former Rivers State Head of Service, George Nwaeke, has refuted claims made by his wife, Florence, that he had been kidnapped. In a video released on Saturday, Nwaeke assured the public that he was safe in Abuja and had voluntarily reported to security agencies to address pressing issues concerning the state. Nwaeke dismissed his wife’s
Former Rivers State Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, has made shocking allegations against the suspended governor of the state, Siminalayi Fubara, claiming that he orchestrated recent attacks on oil installations and was responsible for the burning of the Rivers State House of Assembly complex. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja following his resignation,
A fresh revelation has emerged regarding the recent high-profile meeting between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara at Aso Rock. According to Tony Okocha, a notable political figure in the state, external influences played a crucial role in altering Fubara’s stance on key governance decisions. Speaking on the issue, Okocha disclosed
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The suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has addressed the allegations made against him by President Bola Tinubu during a national broadcast on Tuesday night. In his speech, Tinubu declared a State of Emergency in Rivers State and suspended Fubara, along with members of the state’s House of Assembly, for an initial period of
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Governors elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have condemned the recent suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara by President Bola Tinubu. They have called for an immediate reversal of the decision, describing it as a threat to democracy and a serious misstep. A group of 12 PDP governors has openly challenged the emergency
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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has voiced strong opposition to President Bola Tinubu’s decision to impose a state of emergency in Rivers State due to ongoing political turmoil. The NBA has expressed its disapproval of President Tinubu’s emergency declaration in Rivers State, particularly the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other elected officials. The legal
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The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it unconstitutional and reckless. Obi accused the President of undermining the rule of law and displaying a troubling disregard for democracy. “This declaration is not just reckless; it is an alarming
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The House of Representatives has confirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu engaged with members of the National Assembly before announcing a state of emergency in Rivers State. During a national broadcast on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, Tinubu declared the emergency, citing the need to restore order. Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution allows such measures
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In a significant political development, President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday evening declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing the need to restore stability and law and order. During a national address, Tinubu announced the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the Rivers State House of
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The political tensions in Rivers State have escalated further as the State House of Assembly has formally accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Ngozi Odu, of gross misconduct. This latest development adds to the ongoing political crisis in the oil-rich state. The notice was issued by the Martin Amaewhule-led faction of the Assembly and
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has declared that Governor Siminalayi Fubara is already losing the ongoing political struggle between them. Wike made this statement during a grand reception organized in his honor by the Kalabari people in Abalama, Port Harcourt, on Saturday, March 15.
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Former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has declared that Governor Siminalayi Fubara does not belong to the Ijaw ethnic group. Speaking at a reception organized in his honor by the Kalabari people, Wike asserted that an Ijaw candidate could not have become governor in Rivers State without his support, referencing Fubara’s rise to power. He
