Suspended Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has reportedly vacated the Government House in Port Harcourt
Sources revealed that he left on Wednesday morning, clearing the way for the newly appointed Sole Administrator, retired Admiral Ekwe Ibas, to assume control.
A security source confirmed a complete change of guards, stating that the governor’s security details had been replaced.
“The governor left this morning, and we are awaiting the new administrator’s arrival. Security arrangements have been reshuffled, but everything remains peaceful,” the source said.
Despite the political developments, Port Harcourt residents continue their daily activities without signs of unrest.
President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers on Tuesday, citing pipeline vandalism and the inability of stakeholders to resolve the ongoing political crisis despite multiple interventions.
This came shortly after reports surfaced that Governor Fubara and his family were allegedly held hostage at the Government House by heavily armed soldiers on Tuesday night.
The emergency declaration follows a prolonged power struggle between Governor Fubara and lawmakers loyal to former Governor Nyesom Wike.
President Tinubu’s decision to suspend all involved parties from office for six months, effective Tuesday, has sparked widespread debate, with many Nigerians questioning whether he has the constitutional authority to remove an elected governor who has not been impeached.
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