Tension has continued to mount in Rivers State as uncertainty surrounds the whereabouts of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who is yet to officially resume duties following the lifting of the six-month emergency rule in the state.
Former governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, disclosed that he spoke with Fubara before the emergency order was lifted. According to Wike, the governor assured him that he would return to office the following morning. “I spoke with him yesterday, and he told me he would be back today. Whether he has resumed or not, I can’t say,” Wike stated.
The minister, however, stressed that peace had returned to Rivers State after months of political turbulence that polarized the state. He explained that the disagreements and misinformation that fueled the crisis had been resolved, with stakeholders now working in unity.
Wike further clarified that discussions around a second term for Fubara were premature, stressing that the priority at this point should be governance and stability rather than political calculations. “The issue of a second term is not on the table yet. What matters now is ensuring that Rivers people enjoy the dividends of democracy,” he said.
Despite Wike’s reassurances, the absence of an official confirmation of Fubara’s return to Government House has left supporters and residents uneasy. Many continue to await clarity on whether the governor has fully taken back control of the state’s administration, a development that could shape the political direction of Rivers in the coming months.
