A crowd of supporters has gathered at the VIP wing of the Port Harcourt International Airport in Rivers State, awaiting the arrival of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. According to sources, the governor is expected to return to the state after a period of absence. This development comes amid a recent political crisis in the state.

The crisis involved Governor Fubara, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike, and Speaker of the House of Assembly Martin Amaewhule, leading to the suspension of the governor, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and state lawmakers by President Bola Tinubu for six months. The suspension was part of an emergency rule imposed in the state.

However, on Wednesday, President Tinubu announced the end of the six-month emergency rule in Rivers, paving the way for the return of the suspended officials. Following this announcement, the House of Assembly resumed sitting on Thursday, but Governor Fubara was notably absent from the Government House, despite the presence of hundreds of supporters who had gathered to welcome him back.

The return of Governor Fubara is significant, given the recent political developments in the state. The governor’s absence and the imposition of emergency rule had created uncertainty and tension in Rivers State. With the end of the emergency rule and the resumption of the House of Assembly, attention now shifts to how the state will move forward under the leadership of Governor Fubara.

As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the governor’s return will impact the state’s political landscape. The gathering of supporters at the airport underscores the level of interest and anticipation surrounding his arrival. With the state having navigated a period of political uncertainty, the next steps taken by Governor Fubara and other stakeholders will be crucial in determining the future trajectory of Rivers State.