Governor of Rivers state, has made his first public appearance after his suspension from office Fubara was seen attending a church service on Sunday, March 23, at the headquarters of Salvation Ministries in GRA, Port Harcourt Fubara’s appearance comes days after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers on Tuesday, March 18, in Nigeria. Port Harcourt, Rivers state.
Siminalayi Fubara, the suspended governor of Rivers state, made his first public appearance on Sunday, March 23, 2025. As reported by Vanguard newspaper, this comes five days after President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the state and suspended him temporarily from office. The suspended governor of Rivers state, Siminalayi Fubara, has made his first public appearance at a worship centre. Photo credit: Sir Siminalayi Fubara Source: Facebook Fubara attended a special prayer, worship, and thanksgiving service at the Salvation Ministries headquarters in the government reservation area (GRA), Port Harcourt.
The embattled governor’s presence dispelled speculation that he had relocated to neighbouring Bayelsa state. It also confirms that he is safe, contrary to an alarm raised by a political stakeholder who feared for his life. Some prominent figures who attended the service alongside Fubara include Edison Ehie (chief of staff), Senator John Azuta Mbata (former senate president pro-tempore and president-general, Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide), Mike Elechi, David Briggs, and Israel Abosi (former Ikwerre local government chairman.