A group of women gathered on Friday in Port Harcourt, demanding the reinstatement of the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, and his deputy, Ngozi Odu.
The protest began along Aba Road and moved toward the Rivers State Government House.
The women carried placards with messages like “Bring back Fubara,” “Save our democracy,” and “God of justice, arise for Rivers State.”
They chanted solidarity songs and called on President Bola Tinubu to lift the suspension on Governor Fubara, stating the importance of restoring democratic institutions in the state.
The protesters voiced their concerns about what they described as “unconstitutional military rule” disguised as a state of emergency, arguing that the people of Rivers deserve better.
Some expressed frustration over the political crisis in the state, pointing out that despite the challenges, Governor Fubara has continued to work, delivering for the people.
They insisted that the current situation is not democratic.
The peaceful demonstration included women of various ages, with the leaders stating that the movement was about protecting the democratic values of the state, rather than politics.
They also stated that the protest was about justice for Rivers State and defending their votes.
Earlier, the women had gathered at Isaac Boro Park for prayers before continuing their march.
Governor Fubara, his deputy, and members of the Rivers House of Assembly were suspended amid an ongoing political crisis in the state, leading President Tinubu to appoint a sole administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas, to manage the state’s affairs.
