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PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU DECLARED A STATE OF EMERGENCY IN RIVERS STATE ON TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025, DUE TO A PROLONGED POLITICAL CRISIS 

In a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State following a prolonged political crisis that has crippled governance and threatened the peace and security of the state.


KEY POINTS OF THE DECLARATION INCLUDE:


Suspension of Governor and Deputy Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have been suspended for an initial period of six months 


APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR: 

President Tinubu appointed Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (Rtd) as Administrator to oversee the state's affairs during the emergency period 


LIMITED POWERS: 

The Administrator will not enact new laws but can formulate regulations subject to approval by the Federal Executive Council and promulgation by the President 


JUDICIAL ARM: 

The judicial arm of the state will continue to function independently in line with its constitutional mandate 


President Tinubu further revealed that the security situation in the state has deteriorated, with reports of pipeline vandalism by militants and threats of violence. Despite these alarming developments, Governor Fubara has failed to take decisive action to address the security challenges or work collaboratively with the legislative arm to restore peace and governance.


The declaration has been published in the Federal Gazette and forwarded to the National Assembly in accordance with constitutional requirements. President Tinubu expressed hope that this intervention would restore peace, order, and good governance in Rivers State, urging all political actors to prioritize the welfare of the people and adhere to constitutional principles. 


The declaration marks a significant step in addressing the political and security challenges in Rivers State, with the aim of restoring stability and ensuring the well-being of its citizens.



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