Port Harcourt — Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his family left the Government House in Port Harcourt. This follows President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. Sources confirmed Fubara left on Wednesday morning.
Reaction to Emergency Rule
The emergency rule aims to restore order. It has sparked widespread discussions. Port Harcourt remained peaceful. Residents continued their daily activities.
Some supported Tinubu’s move. They said it was necessary to stabilize the state. Others criticized it. They questioned the president’s authority to remove the governor.
Markets remained open. Businesses operated without disruption. A Port Harcourt resident, named Christ, expressed optimism. He said the appointment of a sole administrator could bring financial relief.
“If the appointment of a sole administrator will lead to the release of Rivers’ allocations so that salaries…will be paid, then it is a step in the right direction,” he said. He added, “If it will also stop the ongoing impeachment of the governor, I don’t have a problem with that.” He expressed concern about unpaid salaries.
[…] “No king lives forever, that’s the truth and no authority lasts forever,” Fubara told the crowd. He added that leaders should focus on doing good things that will be remembered after they leave office. […]