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Fubara: Rivers State Met N600 Billion In Treasury After Emergency Rule

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Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has clarified that Administrator Ibot-Eke Ibas left N600 billion in the state treasury at the end of the six-month emergency rule declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He also noted that his administration had left N300 billion in the account before the emergency rule commenced. The emergency rule was in effect from March 18 to September 18, when it was lifted. Fubara spoke on the state’s finances during the inauguration of the 14.2km Obodhi-Ozochi Road in Ahoada East and Ahoada West, a project initiated by former Governor Nyesom Wike and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. His administration redesigned the road. The governor made the remarks following repeated claims by the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, that Vice Admiral Ibas left N600 billion in the treasury. Addressing the crowd mobilized by his Chief of Staff, Edison Ehie, Fubara encouraged Amaewhule to translate the support into votes for President Tinubu’s reelection in 2027. Fubara emphasized that his administration has maintained detailed records of all expenditures and promised to release them soon. He stressed that his government would not be linked to fraudulent activities in project execution. “When we left during the emergency rule, our records are there. We left over N300 billion, and when we returned, we met about N600 billion. Every penny spent is documented, and the evidence will be shown in the next six months,” he said. He added: “There is no issue with how we are using the funds or what we met. Nobody can question my integrity. I am not associated with fraudulent acts. The record of your money and how it is being spent is intact. We have strong projects ongoing. Perhaps some believe otherwise because we don’t flag-off projects unnecessarily.” Fubara further explained his administration’s approach to project delivery: “We believe in commissioning projects rather than spending on flag-offs and commissioning separately. We save the money and present completed projects to the people. Call me any day, the records are there.”

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Fubara Explains Why He Left PDP For APC To Support Tinubu In Rivers State

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Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), leaving the crisis-hit Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to reciprocate President Bola Tinubu’s efforts in stabilising the state. Fubara said his move was also aimed at aligning Rivers State with the Tinubu-led federal government. He made the remarks during his formal reception into the APC at the State Government House, Port Harcourt. During the ceremony, Fubara completed his APC membership form and other necessary documents, receiving his party slip and membership card. The APC delegation was led by Rivers State APC Chairman Chief Tony Okocha and Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo. Speaking after receiving his card, Fubara said, “I took this decision as my return of favour; my own clearing the bush to ensure that his (Tinubu’s) re-election in 2027 will be easy and smooth in this state. Now that we are all in one party – I know we have always supported, but from different flats – we are inside one flat. The job is now easy to fulfil what we have promised the President.” Fubara also vowed to strengthen the APC in the state, saying, “I want to assure the National Executive and the state chairman representing the national chairman that we will do everything to keep APC as the main and active progressive party in Rivers State. From this minute, it is my responsibility to ensure the party is properly managed. Every need of the executive committee and the party becomes my duty. We have a task ahead: to promote the President’s agenda, engage key stakeholders, and ensure a smooth political path for APC in Rivers State.”

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JUST IN: Fubara Defects To APC After Getting Tinubu’s Approval

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Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has confirmed that he is preparing to leave the Peoples Democratic Party for the All Progressives Congress, a move that reshapes the political atmosphere in the state. Speaking at a stakeholder session in Government House on Tuesday, the governor explained that the decision was guided by what he described as the broader interest of Rivers residents. “This step is for the good of our people,” he said, stressing that the transition aligns with the direction he believes the state needs to go. Fubara also disclosed that he had already received the green light from President Bola Tinubu to take up membership in the ruling APC. “Mr President has given his approval,” he stated, signalling that consultations at the federal level had reached a conclusion. His impending move did not come as a surprise to many political observers. Weeks of speculation had followed his multiple visits to the President, coupled with the earlier switch of 17 state lawmakers, which hinted at a larger realignment now taking shape in Rivers politics.

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Speculation Grows As Rivers Governor Fubara Faces Possible Exit From PDP Amid Lawmakers’ Defection To APC

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Tension within Rivers State politics has intensified amid growing talks that Governor Siminalayi Fubara could be weighing a possible exit from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The speculation followed a dramatic shift in the State House of Assembly, where 17 lawmakers aligned with former governor Nyesom Wike announced their defection to the APC on Friday. With only three lawmakers still believed to be loyal to Fubara — and none of them returning to legislative duties since the lifting of the six-month emergency rule — uncertainty now hangs over the governor’s political direction and control of the Assembly. Reacting to the development, a PDP leader and former House of Representatives member, Ogbonna Nwuke, said the political realignments unfolding across the South-South region may eventually draw Fubara into the APC. He pointed to recent defections of PDP governors in Delta, Akwa Ibom and Bayelsa states as signs of a wider collapse of the party’s influence in the region. Nwuke explained that instability within the PDP has made defections almost unavoidable. He noted that internal disputes and leadership battles have weakened the party to a level unseen in years. According to him, constitutional provisions on defection also acknowledge that deep divisions at the national level can justify such moves. He further described the PDP’s recent actions, including issuing what he termed an unprecedented “expulsion certificate,” as evidence that the party is in serious trouble. In his words, members are merely reacting to a party that has become deeply fractured. On whether Fubara’s defection is imminent, Nwuke said only the governor can make that decision public, but developments on ground suggest the option is being considered. He added that if Fubara eventually leaves the PDP, he would not be the first to take such a path. However, the Rivers State Government has dismissed the rumours as unfounded. A senior official at Government House, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the governor has given no indication that he plans to defect. The official also questioned the validity of the lawmakers’ defection claims, insisting they have not met the Supreme Court requirement of formally registering their new party membership at their wards. According to the official, until such evidence is produced, the alleged defection should not be taken seriously.

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Fubara Appoints Benibo Anabraba as New Secretary to Rivers State Government

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Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has named Hon. Benibo Anabraba as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). The appointment was confirmed on Monday in a statement signed by Dr. Honour Sirawoo, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Communications. Anabraba is scheduled to be sworn in today, Monday, October 13, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. at the State Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Port Harcourt. “His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, Governor of Rivers State, has approved the appointment of Hon. Benibo Anabraba as Secretary to the Rivers State Government. He will be sworn in today, Monday, October 13, 2025, at 4:00 PM at the State Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Port Harcourt,” the statement read. The appointment comes after Fubara’s reinstatement as governor following a period of political and legal turmoil that led to his suspension under an emergency rule declared by President Bola Tinubu on March 18, 2025. The suspension also affected the deputy governor and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, citing ongoing political conflicts with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. During the emergency rule, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas served as Sole Administrator, suspending all commissioners, special advisers, and assistants appointed by Fubara, while dissolving boards and heads of parastatals. Since Ibas’s exit from office on September 18, the status of Fubara’s previous appointees remained uncertain. The Rivers State House of Assembly, in its first session after the lifting of the emergency rule, requested that the governor submit a new list of commissioner nominees for screening, along with the 2025 budget. Fubara’s return has sparked a series of administrative changes, with Anabraba’s appointment marking a key step in reassembling and strengthening his government team.  

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Fubara Warns Rivers Permanent Secretaries Who Breached Rules, Says Misconduct Will Be Punished

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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has warned that Permanent Secretaries who violated civil service rules and engaged in questionable practices during the state’s six-month emergency rule will face consequences. The governor issued the warning on Friday while swearing in Austin Ezekiel-Hart as a new Permanent Secretary at the Government House, Port Harcourt. Fubara said his administration would no longer overlook misconduct within the service, stressing that records of past irregularities have been preserved and would be addressed at the right time. “To all Permanent Secretaries who supported actions that went against the standards of the civil service, your punishment will come. The records are there, and when the time is right, I’ll bring them up one after the other,” he said. He praised Ezekiel-Hart for demonstrating professionalism and integrity despite pressure, noting that his principled stance was the reason for his appointment. The governor emphasized that civil servants must uphold truth, fairness, and due process at all times, adding that no directive should override established rules. According to him, the civil service remains the backbone of good governance, and his administration will continue to promote accountability and integrity in public service.  

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Rivers Governor Fubara Dismisses All Commissioners and Public Officers Following Supreme Court Ruling

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Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has dismissed all commissioners and public officers in his administration, effective immediately. The announcement was made Wednesday evening in Port Harcourt by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, following a recent Supreme Court ruling. The decision came during a valedictory session with his cabinet at Government House, Port Harcourt, held to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. Fubara thanked his cabinet members for their service and contributions over the past two years. The statement read, “Rivers State Governor, His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has thanked members of his cabinet for their services and contributions to the development of the State in the last two years. The governor highlighted the significance of Nigeria’s Independence and called on all Nigerians to work together with Mr President to build a peaceful, secure, and prosperous country and a brighter future for all.” Fubara also reaffirmed his commitment to serve the State with renewed energy, thanked citizens for their support, and wished all Nigerians a happy Independence anniversary. “Furthermore, the Governor has relieved all Commissioners and other public officers affected by the recent Supreme Court judgment of their appointments with immediate effect,” the statement added. This follows the tenure of the immediate past Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), who, upon assuming office, had suspended all commissioners, special advisers, and special assistants appointed by Fubara after his suspension by President Bola Tinubu during the state of emergency in Rivers. Ibas also dissolved all boards and suspended heads of parastatals. Until Ibas left office on September 18, the future of Fubara’s appointees remained uncertain.  

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Breaking: Tinubu Lifts Emergency Rule in Rivers, Reinstates Gov Fubara

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By Bunmi Ogunyale Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lifted the State of Emergency rule on Rivers State. The President made this declaration in a statement made available in Abuja on Wednesday. His words; “My Fellow countrymen and, in particular, the good people of Rivers State. “I am happy to address you today on the state of emergency declaration in Rivers State. You will recall that on 18th March, 2025, I proclaimed a state of emergency in the state. In my proclamation address, I highlighted the reasons for the declaration. “The summary of it for context is that there was a total paralysis of governance in Rivers State, which had led to the Governor of Rivers State and the House of Assembly being unable to work together. Critical economic assets of the State, including oil pipelines, were being vandalised. “The State House of Assembly was crisis-ridden, such that members of the House were divided into two groups. Four members worked with the Governor, while 27 members opposed the Governor. The latter group supported the Speaker. As a result, the Governor could not present any Appropriation Bill to the House, to enable him to access funds to run Rivers State’s affairs. That serious constitutional impasse brought governance in the State to a standstill. Even the Supreme Court, in one of its judgments in a series of cases filed by the Executive and the Legislative arms of Rivers State against each other, held that there was no government in Rivers State. “My intervention and that of other well-meaning Nigerians to resolve the conflict proved abortive as both sides stuck rigidly to their positions to the detriment of peace and development of the State. “It therefore became painfully inevitable that to arrest the drift towards anarchy in Rivers State, I was obligated to invoke the powers conferred on me by Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, to proclaim the state of emergency. The Offices of the Governor, Deputy Governor, and elected members of the State House of Assembly were suspended for six months in the first instance. The six months expire today, September 17th, 2025. “I thank the National Assembly, which, after critically evaluating the justification for the proclamation, took steps immediately, as required by the Constitution, to approve the declaration in the interest of peace and order in Rivers State. I also thank our traditional rulers and the good people of Rivers State for their support from the date of the declaration of the state of emergency until now. “I am not unaware that there were a few voices of dissent against the proclamation, which led to their instituting over 40 cases in the courts in Abuja, Port Harcourt, and Yenagoa, to invalidate the declaration. That is the way it should be in a democratic setting. “Some cases are still pending in the courts as of today. But what needs to be said is that the power to declare a state of emergency is an inbuilt constitutional tool to address situations of actual or threatened breakdown of public order and public safety, which require extraordinary measures to return the State to peace, order and security. “Considered objectively, we had reached that situation of total breakdown of public order and public safety in Rivers State, as shown in the judgment of the Supreme Court on the disputes between the Executive and the Legislative arm of Rivers State. It would have been a colossal failure on my part as President not to have made that proclamation. “As a stakeholder in democratic governance, I believe that the need for a harmonious existence and relationship between the executive and the legislature is key to a successful government, whether at the state or national level. The people who voted us into power expect to reap the fruits of democracy. However, that expectation will remain unrealizable in an atmosphere of violence, anarchy, and insecurity borne by misguided political activism and Machiavellian manipulations among the stakeholders. “I am happy today that, from the intelligence available to me, there is a groundswell of a new spirit of understanding, a robust readiness, and potent enthusiasm on the part of all the stakeholders in Rivers State for an immediate return to democratic governance. This is undoubtedly a welcome development for me and a remarkable achievement for us. I therefore do not see why the state of emergency should exist a day longer than the six months I had pronounced at the beginning of it. “It therefore gives me great pleasure to declare that the emergency in Rivers State of Nigeria shall end with effect from midnight today. The Governor, His Excellency Siminalayi Fubara, the deputy governor, Her Excellency Ngozi Nma Odu, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly and the speaker, Martins Amaewhule, will resume work in their offices from 18 September 2025. “I take this opportunity to remind the Governors and the Houses of Assembly of all the States of our country to continue to appreciate that it is only in an atmosphere of peace, order, and good government that we can deliver the dividends of democracy to our people. I implore all of you to let this realisation drive your actions at all times. “I thank you all.” Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

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