The Rivers State government has begun activities to mark the expiration of the six-month emergency rule imposed in the state.
President Bola Tinubu had on March 18 declared a state of emergency in Rivers following a prolonged political crisis. The declaration led to the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and members of the State House of Assembly.
With the initial six-month period set to elapse on Friday, September 18, there are strong indications that Governor Fubara and the lawmakers may soon be reinstated.
As part of the transition process, the state government will today, Tuesday, host a public lecture at the Government House in Port Harcourt. The lecture, themed “Democracy and Good Governance”, is expected to highlight lessons from the period of emergency rule.
According to a notice signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Ibibia Lucky Worika, the Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (Rtd.) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, CFR, will attend as Special Guest.
