Women protest, demand immediate reinstatement of Governor Fubara

DDM News

According to Diaspora digital media (DDM), hundreds of women staged a mass protest in Port Harcourt on Friday.

They demanded the immediate reinstatement of suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

The protest drew participants from communities across the state.

It was one of the largest public demonstrations in Rivers State in recent times.

The women marched to the Rivers State Government House.

They carried placards with strong messages such as “Bring Back Fubara” and “Save Our Democracy.”

Other signs read, “God of Justice, Arise for Rivers State” and “End Injustice.”

The protesters described themselves as mothers, wives, and concerned citizens.

They voiced frustration over what they called the unconstitutional removal of an elected leader.

Chants and solidarity songs echoed through the streets during the demonstration.

The group accused President Bola Tinubu of undermining democracy in Rivers State.

They condemned the replacement of Governor Fubara with a military administrator.

According to them, the state of emergency declared in Rivers State was only a cover for dictatorship.

One woman declared that Rivers people voted for Fubara, not a military ruler.

She insisted that the federal government must reverse its decision immediately.

The protest follows the political crisis that erupted earlier in March 2025.

At that time, the Tinubu-led administration declared a state of emergency in Rivers State.

The federal government claimed the move was necessary to address political instability and threats to public order.

However, critics argue that it was a politically motivated action.

Governor Fubara had been locked in a power struggle with lawmakers loyal to Nyesom Wike.

Wike is the former governor of Rivers State and the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory.

Observers believe the feud between Fubara and Wike influenced the presidency’s decision to intervene.

The suspension affected not just Governor Fubara, but also his deputy and all 32 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly.

All democratic structures in the state were dissolved during the emergency declaration.

A military administrator was appointed to govern in their place.

This decision sparked nationwide concern and condemnation from legal and civil society groups.

Many legal experts described the move as unconstitutional and a violation of democratic principles.

Friday’s protest was a fresh expression of public anger and demand for justice.

The women urged President Tinubu to respect the will of the people.

They demanded the immediate restoration of all democratic institutions in Rivers State.

A protest leader said the issue had gone beyond politics.

She described it as a constitutional crisis that must be addressed urgently.

Videos of the protest have since gone viral on social media.

They show women marching in unity, holding placards, and chanting for change.

Their message was loud and clear—“We want our governor back.”

Human rights groups have echoed similar sentiments across the country.

They warned that the federal government’s actions could set a dangerous precedent.

They fear other states may also fall victim to federal interference.

International observers have started raising concerns over the legality of the presidency’s intervention.

Some foreign analysts have urged the Nigerian government to resolve the crisis peacefully.

As of now, the presidency has not released a formal statement responding to the protest.

However, sources within the federal government suggest that internal consultations may be ongoing.

Many Nigerians are anxiously watching to see how the federal government will respond.

The outcome of the Rivers State crisis could have lasting consequences for democracy in Nigeria.

It remains to be seen whether the voices of women and the broader citizenry will be heeded.

But one thing is clear—Rivers people are not staying silent.

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