President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and all state lawmakers for six months. This action follows escalating political tensions and recent incidents of pipeline vandalism, including a fire on the Trans Niger Pipeline. www.multilinks.biz
In the wake of this declaration, military trucks moved into the Rivers State Government House in Port Harcourt on Tuesday night. The whereabouts of Governor Fubara remain unknown following these developments. www.multilinks.biz
The Nigerian Bar Association has criticized the suspension of elected officials as illegal, stating that a declaration of emergency does not automatically dissolve or suspend elected state governments.
Retired Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas has been appointed as the military administrator of Rivers State during this period, with the judiciary expected to continue functioning. www.multilinks.biz
State of Emergency Declared in Rivers State Amid Political Turmoil.
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