President Tinubu Set to Declare State of Emergency In Rivers Amidst Worsen Crisis President Bola Tinubu is reportedly planning to disclose a state of emergency in Rivers State due to the escalating political violence in the state.
The decision is expected to be publicized soon, two presidency sources revealed on Tuesday morning, PoliticsNigeria can independently verify.
Tensions have risen between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, as efforts to take from the governor from office exaggerate. On Monday, the Rivers State House of Assembly issued an impeachment notice against Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, citing gross misconduct.
It is understood that President Tinubu has reportedly chosen retired military chief Ekwe Ibas to oversee the state during the emergency period.
Rivers, a key hub of Nigeria’s oil industry, has seen increasing crisis. An explosion rocked the Trans-Niger Pipeline in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area, late Monday night. The resulting fire has strengthened concerns over possible sabotage, at the same time investigations are ongoing. Protests have further erupted across the state in response to the impeachment move.
Meanwhile, on Tuesday, Tinubu met with security chiefs at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Attendees contained Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, and DSS Director General Oluwatosin Ajayi.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Majority Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, and Deputy Speaker Ben Kalu were likewise present.
While details of the meeting were not reported, it is believed to be linked to the worsening assault in Rivers State.
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Published 3/18/2025