posted 23rd March 2025
Governor Fubara Makes First Public Appearance Since Suspension
Port Harcourt, 23 March 2025 – Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, made his first public outing on Sunday since a state of emergency was declared in the state and his subsequent suspension from office. The governor was spotted arriving at the headquarters of Salvation Ministries in GRA, Port Harcourt, for a worship service.
Fubara was seen stepping out of a vehicle as he attended the Sunday service, marking his first public appearance since the dramatic political developments earlier this week. The sighting has sparked interest across the state, with residents and political observers keen to gauge the governor’s next moves amid the ongoing crisis.
The governor’s appearance follows President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State on Tuesday, 18 March 2025. The decision was made in response to escalating political tensions and growing security concerns in the oil-rich region. As part of the emergency measures, Fubara, his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, and all members of the Rivers State House of Assembly were suspended from their positions.
The political upheaval has left Rivers State in a state of uncertainty, with the emergency declaration prompting mixed reactions from the public. While some have welcomed the federal intervention as a necessary step to restore order, others view it as an overreach that could deepen divisions in the state.
Fubara’s attendance at the Salvation Ministries service, a prominent religious gathering in Port Harcourt, suggests he remains active in the public eye despite his suspension. Neither the governor nor his representatives have issued an official statement regarding his next steps or the unfolding situation.
