Notable ex-militant leader and Mayor of Urhoboland, Eshanekpe Israel, a.k.a Akpodoro, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for declaring emergency rule in Rivers State, stating that the decision will bring an end to the protracted political crisis that had become a national embarrassment.

The swearing in ceremony took place at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, with key government officials in attendance

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has strongly condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as a direct assault on democracy and an unconstitutional move to oust Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

THE Senate has admitted receiving Communication from President Booa Tinubu on the six-month suspension that he slammed on Governor Siminalaye Fubara of Rivers State.

THE Federal Government on Wednesday said that the allocation for Rivers State will be released to the Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok Ibas (retd).

Fellow Nigerians, I feel greatly disturbed at the turn we have come to regarding the political crisis in Rivers State.

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Kunle Edun, has stated that President Bola Tinubu lacks the constitutional authority to suspend Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and members of the state’s House of Assembly under the provisions of Section 305 of the Nigerian Constitution.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has on Tuesday appointed Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (Rtd) as Administrator to take charge of the affairs of the state in the interest of the good people of Rivers State.

President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing the prolonged political crisis and governance paralysis.

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu will address the nation today in a nationwide broadcast on the situation in Rivers State.