Hours after President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, the military has taken control of the state Government House in Port Harcourt, as an Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) was seen stationed at the entrance of the Government House along Azikiwe Road.
The military intervention took place around 9 p.m. on Tuesday. It is not clear if Governor Siminalayi Fubara was inside the residence when the troops arrived. The state has been dealing with political unrest for several months due to a feud between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike.
Tinubu, in a nationwide broadcast, declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Mrs. Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the state House of Assembly.
Tinubu stated that the suspension would last for six months, during which time Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (Rtd) would be appointed…
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