Breaking: Governor Fubara Meets Tinubu After Reinstatement
- President Bola Tinubu has hosted the recently reinstated Governor Siminalayi Fubara at the presidential villa in Abuja
- The Rivers governor was potted at the state house on Monday, September 22, in the evening, heading toward the office of the president
- Fubara's visit to the presidential villa came days after Tinubu announced the suspension of the state of emergency earlier declared in Rivers
Recently reinstated Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has stormed the presidential villa in Abuja in a bid to meet with President Bola Tinubu.
This marked the first official visit of the governor to the state house since he was reinstated by the president, following the six-month emergency rule that Tinubu declared in the state.
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When did Fubara visit presidential villa?
According to Channels Television, the governor arrived at the presidential villa at 6:20 p.m. on Monday, September 22, and headed to the office of the president.
On March 18, 2025, President Tinubu suspended the governor, his deputy and the state's House of Assembly members from office, following a period of political unrest in the state.
The president suspended the emergency rule in the state on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Governor Fubara was not in the state until Friday morning, September 19. He returned to the country and landed at the Port Harcourt International Airport, where hundreds of supporters were waiting for him.
Reactions as Fubara returns to the country
The video of his return was shared on social media by Channels TV, and it has started generating reactions from some Nigerians.
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Below are some of their reactions:
Bayo Olupohunda commented:
"There are no Saints in this Rivers tragedy. Both Wike and Fubara are Villains. Both are responsible for the state of anarchy in Rivers. Both are guilty."
Murtala criticised the supporters:
"Truly amazing, waiting hours for a politician, but can’t fill streets for accountability. When dem remove Fubara like joke, una no fit gather. Now una dey shout welcome. Jobless noise, shameless loyalty."
Ayetoto said:
"Same powerless crowds who cheered Fubara to this situation are the same crowd that welcome him back for more deceit. The devil no be wetin you think say e be. If you don't learn from this. Then you don't know the world you are in."
Joel alleged:
"Baba left Nigeria to live a better life when there was no power. Now he is back to rule his slaves in Rivers.. Nigerian politicians are all evil and useless."
Duke of Emevor wrote:
"The ceremonial governor has arrived; the state assembly members are waiting for you."
See the video here:
Wike defends Fubara's absence in Rivers
Legit.ng earlier reported that FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has explained that there is no law that compelled Governor Siminalayi Fubara to resume immediately.
Wike made the comment while reacting to the controversies surrounding why the governor did not resume after President Bola Tinubu lifted the suspension on him.
President Tinubu on Wednesday suspended the state of emergency earlier declared in Rivers and ordered the governor to return to power.
Source: Legit.ng
