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State of Emergency: Fubara, family, others vacate govt house

  The suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has vacated the Government House in Port Harcourt along with his family and security details. Fubara officially left the seat of power…

 

The suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has vacated the Government House in Port Harcourt along with his family and security details.

Fubara officially left the seat of power on Wednesday morning, this was according to a close source who requested anonymity as he was not authorized to speak on the issue.

Meanwhile, security at the Government House remains intact, although the two Armoured Personnel Carriers seen on Tuesday night in front of the premises are still stationed there with a handful of security operatives.

As of the time of filing this report, the normal activities were ongoing by the citizens in the state capital, Port Harcourt and its environs.

Meanwhile, the Administrator appointed by President Bola Tinubu to oversee the state for the next six months, Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (retd.), had yet to assume office as of 12:50 p.m. on Wednesday.

Our correspondent at the Government House observed that preparations were underway to receive him, as about 15 soldiers were seen inside the premises ahead of his expected arrival

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Published March 19, 2025
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