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| Gov Fubara locked out |
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State faced a dramatic turn of events on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, as he was locked out of the Rivers State House of Assembly Complex.
Security personnel barred his entry, citing the absence of official communication regarding his visit.
However, Fubara countered this claim, stating that he had notified Speaker Martins Amaewhule through a letter and follow-up calls since Tuesday.
The incident adds to the ongoing political turbulence in the state. It comes on the heels of directive to implement the Supreme Court’s February 28 judgment mandating fresh local government elections slated for August 9, 2025.
Additionally, the Secretary to the State Government, Tammy Danagogo, had invited lawmakers for a meeting on March 10 to discuss the 2025 budget and peace efforts.
This development follows a series of controversies surrounding the Assembly.
The legislative chamber was recently demolished after being deemed structurally unsafe due to an explosion and fire incident.
The state government has approved a ₦19.6 billion reconstruction project for the complex.
Meanwhile, tensions between Fubara and lawmakers loyal to former Governor Nyesom Wike persist, with impeachment threats and factional disputes further straining relations.
As Rivers State grapples with these challenges, questions about governance and legislative independence continue to dominate public discourse.
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