Rivers Set for Democratic Transition Ahead of Fubara’s Comeback

The Rivers State Government has commenced the official transition from emergency rule to democratic governance.

This was announced in a statement on Saturday by the Secretary to State Government (SSG), Prof. Ibibia Lucky Worika.

The Government announced that as part of the transition activities, the state would hold an interdenominational church thanksgiving service on Sunday, inviting all critical stakeholders to the service.

The Thanksgiving is to be held at the Ecumenical Centre, Abonima Wharf Road, Port Harcourt at 10 am, with all guests asked to be seated by 9:30 am.

Those invited are the permanent secretaries, local government chairmen, heads of state security, paramilitary agencies, traditional rulers, Chairmen and members of boards,m and captains of industries, among others.

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Rivers Administrator, Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd) was named as the Special Guest of Honour.

The statement said: “The Government of Rivers State is pleased to invite the Permanent Secretaries, Local Government Chairmen, Heads of State Security and Para-Military Agencies, Traditional Rulers, Chairmen and members of Boards and Governing Councils, Captains of industries, Government Officials and invited guests to the Inter-Denominational Church Thanksgiving Service, as part of transition activities to usher in Democratic Governance in Rivers State”.

Governor Siminalayi Fubara is set to be reinstated to his position following his suspension by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.