Where is Fubara? Rivers Governor Yet to Appear Publicly After Reinstatement and Whereabout Unknown

Where is Fubara? Rivers Governor Yet to Appear Publicly After Reinstatement and Whereabout Unknown

  • Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s continued silence following his reported reinstatement has stirred widespread concern across Rivers State
  • Despite mounting public calls for clarity, the governor has yet to make a statement or appear in public
  • Nigerians are now questioning the constitutional implications of his absence and demanding urgent leadership at a critical moment

The whereabouts of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara remained unknown on Thursday, sparking widespread concern and speculation across Nigeria.

Despite reports of his reinstatement, the governor has yet to make a public appearance or issue a statement, leaving citizens and political observers questioning his silence at a time of heightened uncertainty.

Where is Fubara? Rivers Governor Yet to Appear Publicly After Reinstatement and Whereabout Unknown
Where is Fubara? Rivers Governor Yet to Appear Publicly After Reinstatement and Whereabout Unknown
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Social media has become a focal point for public frustration, with many Nigerians voicing their unease over the governor’s continued absence. One user, @metalistix, wrote on X:

“Where is Governor Sim Fubara?

Since news of his reinstatement broke, Rivers State has waited anxiously to hear from Governor Sim Fubara. Hours have passed, yet neither his face has been seen nor his voice heard. This silence is unusual, especially at a time when the people he governs deserve clarity, reassurance, and direction.”

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The post went on to highlight the constitutional implications of Fubara’s absence, noting that the Nigerian Constitution outlines clear procedures for succession should a governor be unable to discharge the duties of office.

“There can never be a vacuum in power,” @metalistix stated. “Leadership demands presence, and constitutional order cannot be toyed with. The people of Rivers State deserve to see and hear from their governor at this critical moment.”

The user further urged the governor to address the public before the end of the day to ease tensions and restore confidence in the state’s leadership.

Nigerians React to Fubara’s Silence on Social Media

Other Nigerians echoed similar sentiments, questioning the governor’s motives and speculating on possible political manoeuvres.

@royaltyuso commented:

“Fubara fails to show up. I hope he has an interesting card at play. Game on.”

Meanwhile, @idofoi posed a direct question:

“Why is Fubara still absent.”

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The lack of communication from the governor has fuelled anxiety in Rivers State, where residents are reportedly eager for clarity on the political situation and the future of governance in the region.

Source: Legit.ng

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Basit Jamiu (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Basit Jamiu is a journalist with more than five years of experience. He is a current affairs and politics editor at Legit.ng. He holds a bachelor's degree from Ekiti State University (2018). Basit previously worked as a staff writer at Ikeja Bird (2022), Associate Editor at Prime Progress (2022), and Staff Writer at The Movee (2018). He is a 2024 Open Climate Fellow (West Africa), 2023 MTN Media Fellow, OCRP Fellow at ICIR, and Accountability Fellow at CJID. Email: basit.jamiu@corp.legit.ng.

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