Governor Siminalayi Fubara requested spiritual support as he begins anew after President Bola Tinubu restored him to office. He attended Saint Paul's Anglican Church in Opobo alongside his wife, Valerie, and political allies during his first Sunday back. The congregation celebrated their 2025 Harvest of Divine Possibilities while Fubara expressed gratitude for divine protection over his family and Rivers State. His appearance coincided with the International Day of Peace, prompting him to emphasize sustained harmony among residents. The president ended emergency measures on September 17 and ordered all officials to return on September 18.
Federal authorities had suspended normal governance on March 18 following prolonged political conflict. The dispute originated from tensions between Fubara and Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike. Legislative representatives split into opposing factions during the crisis. Emergency measures remained active for six months before presidential intervention restored normal governance.
Federal authorities had suspended normal governance on March 18 following prolonged political conflict. The dispute originated from tensions between Fubara and Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike. Legislative representatives split into opposing factions during the crisis. Emergency measures remained active for six months before presidential intervention restored normal governance.
