UPDATED: Fubara Makes First Public Appearance After Suspension

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, made his first public appearance on Sunday following his suspension from office.

Fubara attended a special prayer, worship, and thanksgiving service at Salvation Ministries Headquarters in GRA, Port Harcourt, quelling speculations about his whereabouts.

The governor arrived with a modest convoy, without the usual governor’s flag or official seal.

He was welcomed by a senior pastor, who ushered him into the church to join the service.

A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, confirmed the governor’s presence, noting that Fubara was accompanied by top politicians, elders, stakeholders, and associates to express gratitude to God for His guidance and support amid ongoing political tensions.

Those, who accompanied the Governor are Chief of Staff, Dr Edison Ehie; former Senate President Pro-Tempore and President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Senator John Azuta Mbata; former Deputy National Chairman of the PDP, Dr Sam Sam Jaja; Chief Orits Onyiri; Chief Mike Elechi; and Chief David Briggs.

Others are Dr Tamunosisi Gogo-Jaja; Amaopusenibo Fubara Hart; Chief Theodore Georgewill; Hon Kingston Sylvanus; former Mayor of Port Harcourt City, Ezebunwo Ichemati; former Ikwerre Local Government Council Chairman, Israel Abosi; former Emohua Local Government Council Chairman, Chief David Omereji; among others.

“The church service, a testament to his deep faith and belief in God as the ultimate dispenser of justice, was an extraordinary session of worship, prayers, and thanksgiving, to appreciate the Lord and acknowledge His never-failing gifts to humanity”, the statement said.

The service was led by the Presiding Pastor of the church, David Ibiyeomie and featured soul-lifting songs, scriptural exhortations, and prayers for continued peace, progress, and prosperity in Rivers State.

A special prayer session was also held for the governor shortly after the service.