Activities have continued on major roads with no significant disruptions.
Unlike past cases where a state of emergency prompted military deployment, no heavy military presence has been observed. Instead, police checkpoints are seen in some parts of the city. Even around the Government House, security presence remains moderate.
It is also unclear whether the newly appointed Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (Rtd), has officially resumed duty.
Meanwhile, the suspended Rivers State government has reacted through a press statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Joe Johnson.
The statement calls for calm while criticizing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for allowing FCT Minister Nyesom Wike—a central figure in the crisis—to remain in office.
On the other hand, the suspended House of Assembly has welcomed the President’s decision. In a statement signed by Suspended Speaker Martin Amaewhule, the lawmakers commended the move.
Channels Television will continue to monitor developments and provide updates as the situation unfolds.
On Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers following the protracted political crisis in the oil rich South-South state.
Tinubu made the proclamation during a nationwide broadcast, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara; his deputy Ngozi Odu; and all the members of the House of Assembly for six months.
The president nominated Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (rtd) as administrator to take charge of the affairs of the state for the first six months.
(Channels TV)
