State OF Emergency In Rivers: Fani-Kayode Claims Tinubu’s Decision Will Restore Political Sanity

Published March 18, 2025 at 9:43 PM

Former Nigerian Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has stated that President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers because the parties involved in the crisis refused to cease their conflict.

He compared the situation to a scenario where children continue to fight, forcing the father to intervene to prevent greater destruction.

Tinubu, in a nationwide address on Tuesday night, declared a state of emergency in Rivers State. He also suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu for six months. Additionally, all members of the Rivers State House of Assembly were suspended, and Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (retd.) was appointed as the administrator to oversee the state’s affairs.

Reacting to the announcement on his X account, Fani-Kayode praised the president’s decision, emphasizing that it would restore peace and stability to the state. He wrote, “The declaration of a state of emergency by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (@officialABAT) in Rivers State is a bold and commendable move that will restore sanity to the state. I believe this will also bring the key players in the conflict back to their senses. When children refuse to stop fighting, the father must step in to prevent the house from burning down.”