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Rivers Speaker Backs Tinubu’s Emergency Rule, Urges Calm

Roland Bayode by Roland Bayode
March 19, 2025
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Rivers Speaker Backs Tinubu’s Emergency Rule, Urges Calm
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The Speaker of the suspended Rivers House of Assembly, Mr. Martins Amaewhule, has commended President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State.

Amaewhule expressed his support for the President’s move, stating that it was in the best interest of the state. The

Speaker’s remarks came in a letter addressed to the constituencies, where he urged residents to cooperate with the

newly appointed Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (Rtd).

Amaewhule assured the people of Rivers that the state Assembly would abide by the declaration, despite it not being

their preferred outcome. The crisis in Rivers State has been brewing for months, with intense political battles between

Governor Siminalayi Fubara and factions within the state legislature.

The power struggle reached a boiling point with impeachment threats against Fubara, defiant court rulings, and open

rebellion from lawmakers allegedly backed by powerful political interests.

You may also like: Tinubu Urged to Intervene in Rivers Impasse as Tensions Rise

Amaewhule attributed the state’s current condition to the malfeasance of Governor Fubara, who allegedly disobeyed court judgments and failed to govern the state in line with the Constitution. The Speaker claimed that the Assembly had tried to work with Fubara, but their efforts were met with resistance.

President Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency has effectively stripped Governor Fubara of his powers, placing the state under federal control. The move has raised legal and constitutional concerns, with analysts debating whether Tinubu’s action is a necessary intervention or an overreach of executive power.

Amaewhule’s support for the President’s decision may come as a surprise to some, given the political tensions in the state. However, the Speaker’s remarks suggest that he believes the intervention is necessary to restore order and stability in Rivers.

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Roland Bayode

Roland Bayode

Roland Bayode is a Nigerian journalist with expertise in investigative reporting and editorial leadership. A graduate of Mass Communication, he served as Editor-in-Chief of Echo Media at Adekunle Ajasin University and was the top intern at Premium Times Center for Investigative Journalism (PTCIJ) at Owena Press, The Hope Newspaper in Akure. Roland has contributed to News Round the Clock, PTCIJ Google-YIAGA LightRay Media, Apex Sport (U.S.), and served as Associate Editor for Nigeria Grassroot News under AFYMP.

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