Federal government steps in as tensions escalate over demolition of State Assembly building.
In a dramatic move to address the growing political turmoil in Rivers State, President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency during a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday night. The president expressed deep concern over the crisis, which he described as deeply troubling, and directly accused Governor Siminilayi Fubara of demolishing the State House of Assembly building—a move that has further inflamed tensions in the region.
After evaluating the situation, Tinubu announced that the state of emergency would take effect from March 18. This decision followed a high-stakes meeting earlier in the day at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, where the president consulted with top security officials, including the service chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police. Also present were key political leaders such as Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, alongside his deputy, Benjamin Kalu.
The demolition of the State Assembly building appears to have been a breaking point in the ongoing political feud, raising concerns about the stability of governance in Rivers State. The declaration of a state of emergency grants the federal government broader powers to intervene, potentially including the deployment of security forces to restore order.
As the nation watches closely, the move has sparked mixed reactions, with some viewing it as a necessary step to quell the crisis, while others worry about the implications for democracy and the rule of law. The coming days will be critical in determining whether this intervention can bring peace to a state embroiled in political chaos.
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