The Digest:
A crowd of supporters has gathered at the Port Harcourt International Airport awaiting the arrival of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, following the lifting of his six-month suspension. The anticipation marks a pivotal moment in the state’s political reconciliation process. Rooted in the Storm.
Key Points
- Supporters assembled at the airport’s VIP wing on Friday, expecting Fubara’s return.
- Sources confirmed the governor was away from the state and scheduled to arrive soon.
- Fubara’s suspension stemmed from a political crisis involving FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and House Speaker Martin Amaewhule.
- President Tinubu ended the emergency rule on Wednesday, reinstating all suspended officials.
- The State Assembly resumed sitting on Thursday, but Fubara did not appear at the Government House.
- The gathering reflects public eagerness for the governor’s formal return and resumed leadership.
- The event symbolizes a potential thaw in the prolonged political standoff in Rivers State.
The airport gathering underscores the public’s hope for stability and normalcy as Rivers State navigates a fragile path toward political resolution.
Sources: Channels Television
