By John Umeh
It sounds like there’s significant political tension in Rivers State with the State of Emergency declaration and the suspension of Governor Sim Fubara. The protest by the women shows a strong local resistance to the situation, particularly in terms of the suspension of their elected leaders. It’s clear that there is a divide between the federal government’s action, citing instability and constitutional issues, and the local sentiment, which still supports the suspended governor.
The appointment of Vice Admiral Ibok-Étè Ibas as the sole administrator is likely a move to stabilize the situation, but such top-down interventions often create more friction in areas where the local leadership is viewed as having legitimate authority. How do you think this situation will develop, especially given the ongoing protests and political unrest?
