For the first time since his suspension, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has appeared in public.
He attended a church service at Salvation Ministries headquarters in GRA, Port Harcourt.
Governor Fubara, who was accompanied by his Chief of Staff, Edison Ehie, made no public statements during his church visit.
His next move remains uncertain as political tensions in the state continue to escalate.
Fubara’s appearance followed President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State last Tuesday.
Tinubu cited rising political tensions and security threats, as the reasons for suspending Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and the state House of Assembly members.
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He, however, appointed retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas as the Sole Administrator to oversee the state’s affairs for six months.
The suspension sparked widespread debate, with political analysts, legal experts, and civil society organisations questioning its legality.
Meanwhile, the newly installed Sole Administrator has moved quickly to establish control. He has convened emergency security meetings with law enforcement agencies, traditional rulers, and local government officials.
He also confirmed the release of withheld state allocations and directed the immediate payment of local government workers’ salaries.
Additionally, Ibas has inspected the reconstruction of the State House of Assembly Complex, vowing to complete the project promptly to ensure smooth governance.
