‎The Rivers State caucus in the National Assembly has commended President Bola Tinubu for sticking to the six-month time frame of the emergency rule in the state, as he reinstated Governor Siminalayi Fubara last week.

‎Crisis had grown in Rivers state between Fubara, the state governor and the State’s House of Assembly which rendered executive-legislative cooperation difficult.

‎With that, the 2025 budget could not be presented to the House for consideration and passage.

‎In response to the fast growing crisis then, President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the state and suspended Fubara and the state legislature for an initial period of six months.

‎To keep the state running, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas was appointed to preside in the governor’s place.

‎The six-month suspension elapsed on September 18, 2025.

‎In a statement jointly signed by Senator Bari Mpigi and House of Representatives members- Dum Dekor, Kingsley Chinda and Cyril Hart, the lawmakers urged Fubara and the members of the State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martins Amaewule, to demonstrate total commitment rooted in openness and unity.

‎According to the caucus, this would make it possible for both parties to succeed in delivering the dividends of democracy to the people of Rivers State.

‎The lawmakers also called on the elders, leaders, stakeholders, and the people of Rivers to come together by supporting the governors and the Assembly in the discharge of their duties.

‎The statement read in parts:, “We note that, though the invocation of emergency rule on March 18, 2025, elicited mixed reactions from concerned individuals, members of the caucus are happy that President Tinubu, being a democrat, has taken the right decision for the resumption of all democratic apparatus in the State.

‎“Indeed, this has further shown his commitment to democratic norms, peace, unity, and development of Rivers State and the entire country.

‎“Conscious that lessons have been learnt; experiences have been garnered, the caucus urges all stakeholders in Rivers State to embrace true peace, and genuine reconciliation for the common good of all.

‎“We urge our dear Governor, His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara and the Martins Amaewule-led Assembly to demonstrate unfeigned commitment, anchored on openness, unity, and focus towards ensuring that they accomplish purposeful delivery of dividends of democracy to the people of Rivers State.

‎“Going forward, the caucus calls on our elders, leaders, stakeholders, and the people of Rivers to embrace togetherness by supporting Governor Fubara and members of the State Assembly in their resolve to work harmoniously for the interest of the state.

‎“In doing this, all the indigenes and lovers of Rivers State must eschew bickering, propaganda, cleavages, media hypers, and some other narrow-minded persuasions that are not necessary for the meaningful development of the state.”

‎The caucus further pledged its commitment to the protection of the interests of Rivers State at all times, promising to always work towards a harmonious and progressive relationship among all stakeholders.