Bring back our Governor Fubara—Rivers Women Demand Their Governor’s Reinstatement
Hundreds of women took to the streets of Port Harcourt on Friday, calling for the immediate reinstatement of suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu.
Gathering first at Isaac Boro Park, the demonstrators—who identified themselves as mothers and wives—marched along Aba Road to the Government House, carrying placards that read, “Bring back Fubara,”
“Save our democracy,” “Is the law different for Rivers State?” and “God of justice, arise for Rivers State.”
Chanting protest songs, the women made a direct appeal to President Bola Tinubu to reverse the suspension of the governor and restore democratic structures in the state.
“We are a peaceful people and do not deserve this kind of injustice. The governor has been doing his job despite the distractions. What is happening now is not democracy,” one of the protesters told Channels Television.
The protestors denounced what they described as an “unconstitutional military rule masked as a state of emergency,” insisting that the people of Rivers State deserve governance rooted in democratic principles.
Leaders of the protest, while speaking with Channels Television, maintained that the ongoing political crisis had not deterred Fubara from fulfilling his duties.
They expressed frustration over what they perceive as a coordinated attempt to undermine the will of the electorate.
“We are here to defend our votes and the sanctity of our democracy. This is beyond Fubara; it’s about justice and the future of Rivers State,” one of the leaders said.
They emphasized that their demonstration was not politically motivated, but rather a stand for justice, peace, and the rule of law.
Women of all ages participated, ensuring the protest remained peaceful throughout.
Fubara, his deputy, and members of the state’s House of Assembly were suspended amid an ongoing political crisis that has rocked the oil-rich state.
In response, President Tinubu appointed Ibok-Ete Ibas as sole administrator to oversee the state’s affairs.
