Suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has urged the people of the state to remain calm in the face of the political instability in the state.
In a statement, he noted that all his actions and decisions had been guided by his constitutional oath of office and a great sense of duty ever since he took the mantle of leadership.
According to him, the constitutional steps were taken not for personal gains but to foster peace, unity, and stability in the state.
He maintained that members of the Rivers State House of Assembly frustrated their efforts, thus making genuine peace and progress challenging.
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President Bola Tinubu had on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in Rivers state also slamming a six-month suspension on Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and the state lawmakers.
This according to the president, was taken to restore stability in the state that has been witnessing political turmoil as a result of the disagreement between the Governor and the lawmakers.
The president however appointed retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas as the state’s administrator to oversee governance.