₦airaland Forum

With one month left before the expiration of the six-month emergency rule in Rivers State, the camp of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara says it has begun the countdown to his expected return on September 18, 2025.

The governor’s media aide, Jerry Omatsogunwa, told The PUNCH that residents were eager to have Fubara back “to continue the good work he was doing.”

“Expectations for the governor’s return are very high,” Omatsogunwa said. “He had been doing wonderfully well as head of the Rivers State Government. Several projects were ongoing, including the multi-billion-naira Port Harcourt Ring Road, which cuts across about six local government areas.

“The expectation is that these projects will be revived immediately so they don’t suffer setbacks—projects like the Ring Road, the Omoku-Elele Road, the Trans Kalabari Road, and many more. I believe he will want to accelerate them to ensure people get the full benefit of their money.

“So, definitely, expectation is high. From Monday, August 18, the countdown for the return of the most loved governor in Rivers State will begin.”

President Bola Tinubu had, on March 18, 2025, declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending the governor, his deputy, and members of the House of Assembly. He cited the prolonged political crisis between Fubara and his predecessor and political benefactor, Nyesom Wike, as the reason.

In Fubara’s place, Tinubu appointed retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas as Sole Administrator, with a mandate to restore political stability.

Five months into the role, Ibas—through his Senior Special Adviser on Media, Hector Igbikiowubo—said he remained committed to leaving office once his tenure ends, but emphasised the need to complete projects initiated under his watch.

Igbikiowubo noted that the administrator had been touring project sites to ensure contractors mobilised to site were working according to specifications. On the new State House of Assembly complex, he said construction had reached an advanced stage and expressed hope that work would continue without delay, adding that funding for key projects and other state priorities was being addressed.

He explained, “When you have a construction project ongoing and the contractor has been mobilised, there is a limit to how much you can push. You can only hope that the project proceeds apace. You can’t expect that because of an emergency situation they will cut corners to finish when the reality dictates otherwise.

“We are firmly committed to exiting office, which is why the National Assembly gave approval for RSIEC to proceed with the local government elections to restore democracy at that level.”

Ibas added: “The budget has been approved, funding for outstanding projects is ongoing, and we remain committed to the mandate of the emergency proclamation. We are executing it to the best of our abilities.”

Softmirror:
Fubara has learned his lesson. He should be ever grateful to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who plotted a counter coup against Wike's plot to legally impeachment him as governor.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has shown great diplomatic leadership qualities in solving political crisis. He solved the Obasa draggings too in a very mature way.

May Almighty God continue to bless President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the citizens of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Amen.

Softmirror:
Fubara has learned his lesson. He should be ever grateful to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who plotted a counter coup against Wike's plot to legally impeachment him as governor.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has shown great diplomatic leadership qualities in solving political crisis. He solved the Obasa draggings too in a very mature way.

May Almighty God continue to bless President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the citizens of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Amen.

blackgold2018:
someone in the west will be analyzing politics in my state.
Fubara was winning the fight 100% until Tinubu rescued Wike’s ass. The impeachment was impossible. Do you think the fight is over?? Stay tuned.

creativejagaban:
Fubara should know now that the head.less mob don't like him. They are only supporting whoever they feel is Tinubu's enemy.

Now they abandoned him after he was suspended.

Meanwhile, why has obi stopped building boreholes in the north after he lost elections in 2023

Softmirror:
Fubara has learned his lesson. He should be ever grateful to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who plotted a counter coup against Wike's plot to legally impeachment him as governor.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has shown great diplomatic leadership qualities in solving political crisis. He solved the Obasa draggings too in a very mature way.

May Almighty God continue to bless President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the citizens of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Amen.

blaise26abj:
What fight was he winning? He overestimated his strength and went after a much stronger godfather not a weakened one . He felt he had local support without taking into account federal might and the importance of Rivers to the president’s reelection calculations . A weakened Wike ( one without position and definitely without Tinubu’s support )would have been much easier to defeat . He miscalculated and lost .

destinychildolu:
In 2027, the people of rivers will also reciprocate the "good gesture" back to Tinubu with their votes. It will be loud, resounding and clear.

blackgold2018:
someone in the west will be analyzing politics in my state.
Fubara was winning the fight 100% until Tinubu rescued Wike’s ass. The impeachment was impossible. Do you think the fight is over?? Stay tuned.

blackgold2018:
someone in the west will be analyzing politics in my state.
Fubara was winning the fight 100% until Tinubu rescued Wike’s ass. The impeachment was impossible. Do you think the fight is over?? Stay tuned.

epainos:
If Fubara read your post, he would hiss and stroll down. Una think say he go enter your "whinning" again?

blackgold2018:
nothing like miscalculation. He wasn’t strong enough. Obaseki fought oshomole with federal might and won, even Tinubu himself fought obasanjo too.

But I don’t think Fubara is completely weak. It’s just indirectly still being grateful to Wike, and respect for president. Because if it’s a ex governor like Ngige, he will win the fight. Federal government has never won fight against Niger deltan militants. It’s all dialogue

creativejagaban:
Fubara should know now that the head.less mob don't like him. They are only supporting whoever they feel is Tinubu's enemy.

Now they abandoned him after he was suspended.

Meanwhile, why has obi stopped building boreholes in the north after he lost elections in 2023

RodgersAkpafu:
This post of yours does not even make a single iota of sense

Softmirror:
Be rest assured Tinubu will win Rivers as well as the Federal Capital.

papagiddy:
Personally, I don't want him to come back...a betrayals is a betrayall....he can't change!!!...wike may be a devil, this Fubu can't be trusted.... Rebel should not be admitted back....Even Satan can't be allowed back to heaven after his rebellion

Nteogwuija:
Yeah, Ibas has already planted Wike's yes-men in RISEC. That's the grassroots politics y'all boost about.

creativejagaban:
Peter obi is coming...

To fail spectacularly again in 2027