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By Gideon Maxwell<\/p>\n

March 18, 2025<\/b><\/p>\n

President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing a prolonged political crisis and governance paralysis that has crippled the state’s ability to function effectively.<\/p>\n

This decision was announced during a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.<\/p>\n

Tinubu expressed deep concern over the situation, stating that despite his personal interventions and efforts by other well-meaning Nigerians, the crisis has persisted without resolution.<\/p>\n

The governor’s demolition of the state House of Assembly on December 13, 2023, and his failure to rebuild it have significantly contributed to the stalemate.<\/p>\n

Additionally, recent security reports highlighted incidents of pipeline vandalism by militants, which the governor has not addressed effectively.<\/p>\n

As a result, Tinubu invoked Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution to declare the state of emergency, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and all members of the state House of Assembly for an initial period of six months.<\/p>\n

Retired Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas has been appointed as the Administrator to oversee the state’s affairs during this period, while the judiciary will continue to function as usual.<\/p>\n

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The declaration aims to restore peace, order, and security in Rivers State, ensuring that the citizens can access the benefits of democratic governance.<\/p>\n

The proclamation has been published in the Federal Gazette and will be forwarded to the National Assembly for approval.<\/p>\n

This move marks a significant intervention by the federal government to address the political impasse and security challenges in Rivers State, which have been exacerbated by internal conflicts and external threats.<\/p>\n

give me two paragraphs announcing the new sole administrator<\/p>\n

Vice Admiral Ibas, a retired Chief of Naval Staff, will oversee the affairs of the state for an initial period of six months, during which time he will not have the power to enact new laws but will formulate necessary regulations subject to approval by the Federal Executive Council.<\/p>\n

Vice Admiral Ibas, born in Nko, Cross River State, brings extensive military experience to his new role.<\/p>\n

He served as the 22nd Chief of the Naval Staff from 2015 to 2021.<\/p>\n

His appointment aims to restore peace, order, and security in Rivers State, which has been crippled by political instability and security threats, including pipeline vandalism by militants.<\/p>\n

The judiciary will continue to function independently, ensuring that constitutional mandates are upheld during this period.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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