The Rivers State House of Assembly reconvened on Thursday following the expiration of the six-month state of emergency earlier imposed on the state by President Bola Tinubu.
The emergency rule, declared in March 2025 at the peak of a political crisis, led to the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and members of the state legislature.
However, President Tinubu on Wednesday lifted the emergency measures, directing the governor, his deputy, and lawmakers to resume official duties immediately.
Thursday’s plenary session was held at the Assembly Residential Complex along the Aba–Port Harcourt Expressway and presided over by Speaker Martin Amaewhule.
This marks the first legislative sitting since March 12, 2025, just days before the emergency rule was enforced.
While the assembly resumed legislative business, Governor Fubara was yet to return to the Government House as of press time.
Nonetheless, a large crowd of supporters gathered outside the seat of power in anticipation of his arrival.
