River State Governor Sim Fubara was suspended, declaring a state of emergency by dismissing some allegations made by President Bra Tinob on national broadcasts.
Naija News Tinubu reportedly suspended Fubara, his agent and Rivers MP for six months.
The president listed Fobala’s shortcomings in the ongoing crisis and appointed a sole administrator to take charge of the country.
He said “The public knows that the Governor of Rivers has demolished the House of Representatives of the State Legislature for unreasonable reasons, and has not been rebuilt as early as December 13, 2023, until now, 14 (14) months later.
However, in a statement passed by its chief press secretary Nelson Chukwudi on Thursday, Forbala said the statement to abandon the River State Capitol after it was demolished was wrong, noting that the new complex was 80% completed.
Fobala also refuted the claim that no action was taken to prevent criminal groups and militants from posing a threat to attack oil devices.
He attributed the attack on the pipeline to controversial comments by Ilias, Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) New Vickand his refusal to apologize.
Fubara also listed other circumstances in the alleged tensions of Wike supporters, adding that his loyalists remain calm.
The statement reads:There is another claim that the governor did not take any action to rebuild the facility after the demolition of the state capitol building on Moscow Road, Port Harcourt.
“Often, we would have overlooked these statements, which are merely the result of the lack of sufficient information for the presidency for those responsible for providing the same responsibility to guide decisions, but records must be kept straightforward and corrected for false impressions and created these narratives in the minds of Nigerians.
“First, it is important to clarify that Governor Fobara has nothing to do with the threat of militants and has not “telegraphed” in any way “a reported attack on any oil facility in the state.”
“The reactions of stakeholders in the Niger Delta, especially the elders, chiefs, women, Ilya National Assembly, its youth wings, IYC, IYC and activists, were recorded to be triggered by remarks from the Federal Minister of Capital Territory (FCT). The polity says that ijaws are not the only ones are militants and can blow up Ogonis, Ikwerres and others are also militants and can blow up pipelines.
“Most Ijaw groups and leaders even asked the FCT minister to apologize, and he refused.
“Available public records show that Governor Forbala has been handed over to the Nigerian Air Force on multiple occasions and the handover of the AW139 helicopter between March 3 and 13, 2025, to the Nigerian Air Force, making it clear that his government is committed to the peace, safety and safety of the state’s oil engine facilities.
“He often recalls his key role as a member of the presidential committee for the protection of oil facilities in the region and repeatedly stresses the need to protect the state’s oil pipelines and other facilities, urging his supporters and the people of the country to avoid behaviors that can damage the state or damage the country’s economy.
Since its establishment as CEO of Rivers State, Fubara Governor Fubara has prioritized investments to establish livable offices for officials and men by establishing livable offices and living offices, and donating tools, artillery, artillery, helicopters, helicopters, and other efficiencies, and to increase efficiencies and efficiency to improve the accommodation of officials and men and improve efficiency and efficiency.
“Since May 29, 2023, his commitment to statewide peace and good governance has contributed significantly to the country’s oil production and revenues as the state continues to grow from state to federal accounts.
“As to the governor’s impunity, demolishing the temple of the state capitol and taking no action after 14 months to rebuild Chambers, Governor Forbara acted based on professional advice and guidance.
“To be clarified that the former governor and now FCT minister repeatedly criticized the dilapidated and leaked rally complex and during commissioning of parliamentary dormitories in August 2022, challenging legislators’ responsibility for the poor building’s condition, refusing to request a rebuilding of the requirement to ensure its legislative environment that supports legal merchants.
“It must be noted that following the events and experts’ reports of the October 29, 2023, the government decided to pay attention to the old demands of the MPs for the reconstruction of the facility and immediately dismantled the dilapidated structure to make it the most advanced assembled complex, which has now been completed close to 80% of the complex.”
