A former Commissioner for Information in Rivers State, Ibim Semenitari, has expressed excitement over the termination of emergency rule in the state.
Naija News reports that President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday lifted the state of emergency imposed on Rivers on March 18.
Featuring on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Semenitari said Tinubu’s decision to lift the state of emergency was gratifying, and there is relief all over Rivers.
She said, “It’s a breath of fresh air. As a Rivers State daughter, it feels good to have my state back.
“It is gratifying. I think there’s relief all over Rivers State, the people are happy. The people are glad that things are hopefully getting back to normal.
“It didn’t feel good being the only state in the entire federation that didn’t have its democratically elected governor for six months and I’m sure that most Rivers people feel the same way.”
Meanwhile, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has hailed the decision of President Bola Tinubu to lift the emergency rule in Rivers State.
Wike, in a statement on Wednesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, said President Tinubu, by his action, has once again demonstrated his total commitment to peace and sustenance of democracy in the country.
Wike hailed President Tinubu, for restoring democratic governance to Rivers State by lifting the emergency rule imposed on the State.
The Minister, through his media aide, said the President’s intervention has further restored the confidence of the people of Rivers State in his leadership.
He commended the people of the State for their belief in the President and continuous support for him in his tireless efforts to return the country to the path of progress and development.
Wike called on all stakeholders in the State to work together harmoniously in the collective interest of the State and its people.
The post Fubara’s Return: ‘There Is Relief All Over Rivers State’ – Former Commissioner, Semenitari appeared first on Naija News.
