Rivers State authorities begin the shift back to elected leadership after months under federal emergency administration. Professor Ibibia Lucky Worika, serving as Secretary to the State Government, has called upon key figures to attend a religious ceremony marking this political transition. The federal intervention started when President Bola Tinubu imposed emergency measures during March 2025 following severe disputes between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike. Tinubu removed both the governor and deputy governor while placing Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas in charge of state operations. The former political rivals reconciled during a presidential meeting last June.
Wike consolidated political influence through recent municipal elections where his supporters secured every available position. An interdenominational thanksgiving service will take place Sunday morning at the Ecumenical Centre on Abonima Wharf Road in Port Harcourt. Government officials, local leaders, security chiefs, traditional authorities, and business executives received invitations to attend the 10 a.m. ceremony. Guests must arrive by 9:30 a.m. for proper seating arrangements. Vice Admiral Ibas will serve as the primary honored guest at this religious observance celebrating the return to civilian rule.
Wike consolidated political influence through recent municipal elections where his supporters secured every available position. An interdenominational thanksgiving service will take place Sunday morning at the Ecumenical Centre on Abonima Wharf Road in Port Harcourt. Government officials, local leaders, security chiefs, traditional authorities, and business executives received invitations to attend the 10 a.m. ceremony. Guests must arrive by 9:30 a.m. for proper seating arrangements. Vice Admiral Ibas will serve as the primary honored guest at this religious observance celebrating the return to civilian rule.
