A political analyst and lawyer, Anyakweh Miracle Amadi, has outlined three crucial steps suspended Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, should take once he resumes office.
Fubara, who was suspended for six months by President Bola Tinubu following the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers, is expected to return on September 18, 2025. Amadi emphasized that the governor must immediately return to governance and concentrate on fulfilling his campaign promises to Rivers people.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with Legit.ng, Amadi explained that the state of emergency provided an opportunity for change, including the conduct of fresh local government elections in compliance with the Supreme Court’s judgment. These elections, he noted, were overseen by a National Assembly committee supervising the activities of the Sole Administrator, and therefore were constitutional.
On his return, Amadi advised Fubara to:
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Consolidate on ongoing projects.
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Deliver his campaign promises.
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Resist the temptation of politicking and focus solely on governance.
He warned that Fubara should avoid distractions from political battles and instead ensure he leaves a “clean slate” by completing pending projects.
Meanwhile, Rivers APC chairman, Chief Tony Okocha, has pledged the party’s readiness to work with Fubara upon his return. The APC, which recently won 20 of 23 local government areas, sees this as a boost ahead of the 2027 elections. The party also revealed plans to recruit more members, including ex-governor Nyesom Wike and lawmakers, to expand its support base.
Earlier reports noted that Fubara and his loyalists boycotted the local government elections during the emergency period, despite his reconciliation with Wike.