A group of women in Rivers State staged a protest on Friday morning in Port Harcourt, the state capital, demanding the reinstatement of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and an end to the emergency rule declared in the state.
The demonstration began in the early hours, with the women chanting slogans and holding placards bearing messages such as “We need our democracy restored,” “#BringBackFubara,” “Obey the rule of law,” and “Save our democracy.”
“We want Governor Fubara back,” one protester was heard declaring in videos circulating on X (formerly Twitter).
The protest culminated in a march to the Rivers State Government House, where the women called for a return to democratic governance, labeling the current political situation in the state as “unconstitutional.”
This protest was sparked by the suspension of Governor Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly.
President Bola Tinubu had declared a state of emergency in the oil-rich state on March 18, citing a prolonged political crisis. Following this declaration, Ibok-Ete Ibas, a retired naval chief, was appointed as the sole administrator of the state.
Videos shared on social media showcased the women singing solidarity songs and demanding an end to what they described as a “breach of democratic principles.”
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