Fubara vacates govt house as sole administrator prepares to take over

The suspended Governor of Rivers State Siminalayi Fubara, has packed his things out of the Government House in Port Harcourt amid the ongoing political face-off in the state.

Fubara according to sources, moved out on Wednesday morning, making way for the newly appointed Sole Administrator, Admiral Ekwe Ibas (Rtd.), who is set to take over the baton of leadership.

A visit to the Government House on Wednesday revealed a calm atmosphere, with security operatives maintaining order.

At least three armored personnel carriers were stationed at the main entrance, underscoring the tense political situation in the oil rich state.

A security source said there was change of guard at the seat of power as all the security details of the Government House have been removed and replaced.

“The governor left Government House this morning and the new administrator is yet to resume. We are expecting him any moment from now. The security details in Government House have been reshuffled. I can tell you that everywhere is calm and nothing is happening as we speak now.”

President Bola Tinubu had declared State of Emergency on Tuesday, citing the vandalisation of pipelines and inability of stakeholders to resolve the political crisis in the state despite a series of interventions.

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