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The Federal Government has officially declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, as documented in the Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette No. 47, dated March 18, 2025. In the proclamation titled State of Emergency (Rivers State)Proclamation, 2025.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said he has invoked his constitutional powers under Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution to suspend the state’s elected leadership.

This includes the immediate removal of the Governor, Deputy Governor, and all members of the State House of Assembly. The appointment of Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (Rtd.) as the Administrator of Rivers State for the duration of the emergency was also documented in the gazette.

The gazette partly read: "Constitution Of The Federal Republic Of Nigeria 1999 As Amended State Of Emergency (RIVERS STATE) Proclamation, 2025.

"Whereas, there is a clear and present danger of an imminent breakdown of public order and public safety in Rivers State of Nigeria, which require extraordinary measures to avert such danger.

"Whereas, there is a clear and present danger of the looming crisis in Rivers State which, if left unchecked, could degenerate, leading to massive loss of lives and property in the State:

"Whereas, extraordinary measures are required to restore good governance, peace, security and order in Rivers State:

"NOW therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred upon me by section 305 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 and all other powers enabling me in that behalf, I, BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigera, hereby make the following proclamation.

"Proclamation of a State of Emergency in Rivers State: As from the commencement of this Proclamation, a State of Emergency is hereby declared in Rivers State (in the Proclamation referred to as "the State".

"Suspension of the Offices of the Governor, his deputy and elected members of the State House of Assembly:

"As from the commencement of this Proclamation, the Offices of the Governor, Deputy Governor and State House of Assembly are here suspended.

"Appointment of Administrator: The State shall for the duration of the emergency, be administered by Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (Rtd), as Administrator, who shall operate on the basis of such Regulations that may, from time to time, be issued by me.

"This Proclamation may be cited as the State of Emergency (Rivers State) Proclamation, 2025."

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PressMyButton:
Something I love about President Tinubu is the fact that he doesn't care about the barking of dogs. Bark all you want, Jagaban cannot hear you, he is focused on the Renewed Hope for Nigerians.



After God, na Tinubu 💪 God bless Nigeria

PressMyButton:
Something I love about President Tinubu is the fact that he doesn't care about the barking of dogs. Bark all you want, Jagaban cannot hear you, he is focused on the Renewed Hope for Nigerians.



After God, na Tinubu 💪 God bless Nigeria

PressMyButton:
Something I love about President Tinubu is the fact that he doesn't care about the barking of dogs. Bark all you want, Jagaban cannot hear you, he is focused on the Renewed Hope for Nigerians.



After God, na Tinubu 💪 God bless Nigeria

Salewa97:
Tinubu is a president that understands the meaning of leadership.

This action is commendable and I respect the fact he acted based on constitutional provisions.

PressMyButton:
Something I love about President Tinubu is the fact that he doesn't care about the barking of dogs. Bark all you want, Jagaban cannot hear you, he is focused on the Renewed Hope for Nigerians.



After God, na Tinubu 💪 God bless Nigeria