Emergency rule: Tinubu may restore Fubara, Rivers law makers in July.

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EMERGENY RULE: TINUBU MAY RESTORE FUBARA, RIVERS LAW MAKERS IN JULY.



President Bola Tinubu is reportedly preparing to reinstate the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, and members of the State House of Assembly later this July. This move comes after a recent peace agreement brokered between Fubara and his political rival and predecessor, Nyesom Wike, who is now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory.

According to sources within the Presidency, Tinubu arrived at this decision following a closed-door reconciliation meeting held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting was attended by Fubara, Wike, suspended House Speaker Martins Amaewhule, and several lawmakers.

The political turmoil in Rivers State reached a breaking point on March 18, 2025, when Tinubu declared a six-month state of emergency. He suspended Governor Fubara, his deputy, and the State Assembly, citing worsening security concerns—specifically pipeline vandalism by militants, which he claimed the governor failed to curb.

The crisis began in October 2023, following a fallout between Fubara and Wike over political control in the state. This led to impeachment attempts by 27 pro-Wike lawmakers. Although an initial peace attempt led by President Tinubu in late 2023 collapsed, tensions worsened in early 2024 after the court permitted four pro-Fubara lawmakers to sit independently, further deepening the divide.

The situation grew more volatile with violent incidents, including bombings at the State Assembly and near major landmarks in Port Harcourt, especially during disputed local government elections. Eventually, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the pro-Wike lawmakers and invalidated the local government polls conducted under Fubara's leadership.

In response to growing unrest, Tinubu imposed the emergency rule and appointed retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas as the sole administrator of the state.

Though Fubara's return wasn’t expected until the emergency period ended in September, sources confirm that Tinubu now plans to bring him back to office sooner—likely after his diplomatic visits to Saint Lucia and Brazil. During the reconciliation meeting, Tinubu reportedly told Fubara to prepare for reinstatement, and observers noted improved relations between the governor and Wike, including recent public appearances together.

Despite speculation that Fubara’s return may come with a forced resignation, officials denied any such condition. However, the reconciliation agreement reportedly restricts Fubara’s powers significantly. He is expected not to seek re-election in 2027, relinquish control over local government administration, and accept a reduced political role.

As part of the terms, Fubara agreed to settle outstanding entitlements owed to the 27 pro-Wike lawmakers. In exchange, all impeachment efforts against him will be dropped. Wike is also said to have secured the right to nominate all 23 local government chairpersons, thereby regaining strong grassroots control.

Following the meeting, both Wike and Fubara publicly declared a return to peace, promising to work together for the stability and development of the state. To reinforce unity, Fubara has reportedly dissolved his political support groups, including the “Simplified Movement” and “Simplified Elders,” signaling his reintegration into Wike’s political structure. Party chieftain Chief Ogbonna Nwuke confirmed the disbanding of these factions as a step towards lasting reconciliation within the state's ruling political family.

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