A large group of women took to the streets of Port Harcourt on Friday to demand the reinstatement of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, in a protest called “Bring Back Our Fubara.”
The demonstration began along Aba Road and made its way to the Rivers State Government House. The women, describing themselves as mothers and wives, held placards with strong messages, including Bring Back Fubara, “Save Our Democracy, and “God of Justice, Arise for Rivers State.”
Chanting songs of solidarity, the protesters appealed to President Bola Tinubu to lift the suspension on Governor Fubara and restore democratic governance in the state. They criticized what they called “unconstitutional military rule masked as a state of emergency,” insisting that the people of Rivers State deserve better than an undemocratic arrangement.
Speaking with Channels Television, several protest leaders expressed their deep frustration with the ongoing political crisis. They highlighted that despite the suspension, Governor Fubara has continued working to deliver on his promises to the people. “We are a peaceful people and do not deserve this kind of injustice. What is happening now is not democracy,” one protester stated.
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The peaceful demonstration saw women of all ages participating, with leaders emphasizing that their movement is not just about politics but about protecting the democratic values of Rivers State. “We are here to defend our votes and the sanctity of our democracy. This is beyond Fubara; it’s about justice and the future of Rivers State,” one leader remarked.
Prior to the march, the women held prayers at Isaac Boro Park, showing a united front for their cause. Governor Fubara, his deputy, and members of the Rivers House of Assembly were suspended amidst a month-long political crisis, leading to the appointment of a sole administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas, to oversee state affairs.
As the demonstration continued, the call to Bring Back Our Fubara echoed through the streets, reflecting the determination of these women to restore democratic governance and justice in Rivers State.
