Fubara likely to make courageous comeback Sept 18 as Ibas pushes projects completion

Siminalayi Fubara’s camp says it has started counting down to his anticipated return on September 18, 2025, with one month remaining before Rivers State’s six-month emergency rule and suspension imposed by President Tinubu comes to an end.

Governor Fubara’s communication aide, Jerry Omatsogunwa, told newsmen that residents wanted Fubara back “to continue the good work he was doing.”

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“Expectations for the governor’s return are very high,” Omatsogunwa said. “He had been doing wonderfully well as head of the Rivers State Government. Several projects were ongoing, including the multi-billion-naira Port Harcourt Ring Road, which cuts across about six local government areas.

“The expectation is that these projects will be revived immediately so they don’t suffer setbacks—projects like the Ring Road, the Omoku-Elele Road, the Trans Kalabari Road, and many more. I believe he will want to accelerate them to ensure people get the full benefit of their money.

“So, definitely, expectation is high. From Monday, August 18, the countdown for the return of the most loved governor in Rivers State will begin.”

Recall that President Bola Tinubu suspended the governor, his deputy, and members of the House of Assembly on March 18, 2025, when he imposed a state of emergency in Rivers State? He pointed to the protracted political dispute between Fubara and Nyesom Wike, his predecessor and political patron.

Ibas stated five months into his position that he is still committed to leaving office when his term is up, but he highlighted the importance of finishing projects that were started under his direction through his Senior Special Adviser on Media, Hector Igbikiowubo.

Igbikiowubo mentioned that the administrator had been visiting project locations to make sure the contractors who were sent there were carrying out their duties in accordance with the guidelines. He stated that building on the new State House of Assembly facility had advanced and that he hoped work would go without any delays. He also mentioned that funding for important projects and other state objectives was being addressed.

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He explained, “When you have a construction project ongoing and the contractor has been mobilised, there is a limit to how much you can push. You can only hope that the project proceeds apace. You can’t expect that because of an emergency situation they will cut corners to finish when the reality dictates otherwise.

“We are firmly committed to exiting office, which is why the National Assembly gave approval for RSIEC to proceed with the local government elections to restore democracy at that level.”

Ibas added: “The budget has been approved, funding for outstanding projects is ongoing, and we remain committed to the mandate of the emergency proclamation. We are executing it to the best of our abilities.”