US EditionNigeria lifts emergency rule in Rivers State after 6 months of political crisis
- On Wednesday, Nigeria's president ended the six-month emergency administration and lifted the suspensions imposed on the state governor and legislative members in the southern region known for its oil production, Rivers State.
- The emergency rule was imposed on March 18 due to a political crisis between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and state lawmakers, alongside ongoing oil pipeline vandalism.
- During the state of emergency, governance of Rivers State was overseen by retired Nigerian Navy officer Ibokette Ibas, while allegations regarding Fubara’s handling of the budget and changes to the legislative body were made but subsequently refuted by him.
- President Bola Tinubu explained that the emergency rule was implemented to prevent Rivers State from descending into chaos and emphasized that it would not extend beyond the initial six-month period he set, stating there was no reason for it to continue any further.
- The lifting of emergency rule marks a return of democratic governance to Rivers State, as locals express relief and describe the development as a "breath of fresh air" after half a year without an elected governor.
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Nigeria's Tinubu lifts emergency rule in oil-rich Rivers state
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday lifted a six-month emergency rule in Rivers state, reinstating governor Siminalayi Fubara and other officials, after saying a constitutional crisis that had paralysed governance has been resolved.
In March, Bola Tinubu had appointed a retired vice-admiral to temporarily administer this state in a context of internal political struggles and attacks on oil infrastructure.
Nigeria: Tinubu Lifts State of Emergency On Rivers, Restores Democratic Rule
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday evening, announced the end of the state of emergency imposed on Rivers State, declaring that democratic governance would fully resume in the oil-rich state from September 18.
Nigeria's Tinubu lifts emergency rule in oil-rich Rivers State
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday lifted a six-month emergency rule in Rivers State, reinstating Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other officials, after saying that a constitutional crisis that had paralysed governance had been resolved.
Rivers: Tinubu must apologise for suspending Fubara – PDP
The Deputy National Youth Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Timothy Osadolor, has asked President Bola Tinubu to apologise for suspending Governor Siminilayi Fubara. He accused Tinubu of exceeding his constitutional powers by declaring emergency rule in Rivers State. Osadolor said this on Wednesday in Abuja while reacting to the President’s decision. According to him, the President’s action undermined the separation of powers and set …
Wike hails Tinubu for lifting emergency rule in Rivers
By Hussein Yahaya Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for restoring democratic governance to Rivers State. The Minister, who said the President has once again demonstrated his total commitment to peace and sustenance of democracy in the country, said his proactive action through declaration of State of Emergency saved Rivers. In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Public…
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