The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has hailed the decision of President Bola Tinubu to lift the emergency rule in Rivers State.
Wike, in a statement on Wednesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, said President Tinubu, by his action, has once again demonstrated his total commitment to peace and sustenance of democracy in the country.
The President had earlier on Wednesday, ended the emergency rule in Rivers and reinstated the state Governor, Siminalayi Fubara.
Recall that the emergency rule was declared in the state six months ago following a series of political crises between Fubara and the Minister of the Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
Tinubu, in a statement on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, directed the suspended Governor to resume work on Thursday, September 18.
In his reaction, Wike hailed President Tinubu, for restoring democratic governance to Rivers State by lifting the emergency rule imposed on the State.
The Minister, through his media aide, said the President’s intervention has further restored the confidence of the people of Rivers State in his leadership.
He commended the people of the State for their belief in the President and continuous support for him in his tireless efforts to return the country to the path of progress and development.
Wike called on all stakeholders in the State to work together harmoniously in the collective interest of the State and its people.
The Minister, who cautioned troublemakers, especially fifth columnists who are always seeking to benefit from crisis to stay away from the State, added that, “From Rivers State going forward, the only news that will emanate will be that of peace, progress and development.”
