Rivers Emergency Rule Set to End as Wike Foresees Normalcy

Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has announced the expiration of the ongoing emergency rule in Rivers State on September 18, 2025. The state had been under emergency rule since March 18, following political crises, with Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas overseeing affairs.

Wike expressed optimism that the lifting of the emergency rule would restore elected officials to their positions, signaling a positive step towards normalcy in Rivers State. The emergency measures were implemented to stabilize the state and review the security situation.

With the coast now clear, the state is poised to resume its governance under elected leadership, marking a significant development in the state's political landscape.