Breaking News: Tinubu Reinstates Fubara as Rivers State Governor After Six-Month Suspension
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the reinstatement of Mr. Siminalayi Fubara as the Governor of Rivers State, effective midnight today, after a six-month suspension from office.
The announcement was made on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, marking the end of a protracted political standoff that had left the oil-rich state in uncertainty.
Fubara’s suspension, which drew nationwide attention, was linked to political tensions within the state’s leadership. His reinstatement by the President is seen as a significant move to restore stability and normalcy in Rivers State’s governance.
The development has triggered mixed reactions across the state and the nation at large. While some stakeholders have welcomed the move as a path toward peace and reconciliation, others insist that deeper issues within Rivers politics still need to be addressed.