Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, made his first public appearance since the declaration of a state of emergency in the state and his subsequent suspension from office.
Fubara was seen arriving at the headquarters of Salvation Ministries in GRA, Port Harcourt, on Sunday for a worship service.
His appearance comes just days after President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers on Tuesday, citing rising political tensions and security concerns.
This declaration led to the suspension of Fubara, his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, and all members of the Rivers State House of Assembly.
In their stead, President Tinubu appointed Ibok-Ete Ibas as the Sole Administrator to oversee the state’s affairs for an initial period of six months.
The decision has elicited mixed reactions from political figures, legal experts, and civil society organizations.
Meanwhile, the newly appointed Sole Administrator, Ibas, has quickly assumed his role, making strategic moves to stabilize the state.
Ibas has held emergency security meetings with law enforcement agencies, traditional rulers, and local government heads.
During these meetings, he confirmed the release of withheld allocations and ordered the immediate processing of payment for local government workers.
He has also inspected the ongoing reconstruction of the State House of Assembly Complex, pledging to ensure its timely completion to support stability in governance.
Governor Fubara attended the church service alongside his Chief of Staff, Edison Ehie.
