The resignation of the HoS, who served under the suspended Governor, Siminalayi Fubara was contained in a statement issued by the Chief of Staff to the Sole Administrator and obtained by newsmen on Tuesday morning. The Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), thanked Nwaeke for his service to him within the short period since
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has voiced strong criticism of the political situation in Rivers State, characterizing it as an “aberration” and a violation of Nigeria’s constitutional order. In a statement released on Monday via social media, Obi condemned the alleged disregard for a Supreme Court ruling regarding the release of statutory allocations to an
A former Senate President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Adolphus Wabara, on Sunday strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State. In a statement, Wabara labeled the President’s actions unconstitutional, describing them as a grave assault on democracy and
Political leaders from the South-South region, particularly governors, are working behind the scenes to reconcile the warring factions in Rivers State, sources from the Presidency have confirmed. The emergency rule imposed by President Bola Tinubu is seen as a temporary measure aimed at creating space for dialogue and resolution. Emergency Rule in Rivers StateOn March
The Senate and House of Representatives have approved President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State, along with the six-month suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The House of Representatives passed the proclamation earlier in the day through a voice vote, with 243 members in attendance. Along with approving the emergency rule,
