President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State.
Tinubu made the proclamation during a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday.
Tinubu also suspended the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Mrs Ngozi Odu and all members of the state House of Assembly for six months.
He said, “The governor of Rivers State demolished the House of Assembly but has failed to rebuild the building till date
“Many Nigerians have intervened and leaders of thought have intervened all to no avail.
threatening his ability to govern effectively.
Attempted Impeachment and Political Tensions
Before the defection, the assembly, dominated by pro-Wike lawmakers, had initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Fubara in October 2023. Fubara responded by attempting to dissolve the assembly, leading to a physical confrontation and the burning of the state assembly complex.
