Rivers Women Embarks On ‘Bring Back Our Fubara’ Protest In Port Harcourt [Photos/Video]

A large group of women took to the streets of Port Harcourt, marching along Aba Road to the Rivers State Government House, calling for the return of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu.

Holding up signs that read “Bring back Fubara,” “Save our democracy,” “Is the law different for Rivers State?”, and “God of justice, arise for Rivers State,” the women sang and chanted as they moved through the city.

They described themselves as mothers and wives and pleaded with President Bola Tinubu to end the suspension and restore full democratic governance in the state.

The protesters voiced strong opposition to what they called a “military-style government masked as a state of emergency,” saying Rivers people deserve proper democratic leadership.

Several of the women spoke to Channels Television, expressing their disappointment with the political crisis.

Despite the situation, they praised Fubara for continuing to perform his duties and delivering projects to the people.

“We are a peaceful people and do not deserve this kind of injustice. The governor has been doing his job despite the distractions. What is happening now is not democracy,” one woman said.

The march was peaceful and included women of all ages.

Protest leaders stressed that the demonstration wasn’t politically motivated—it was about standing up for justice and defending the democratic process.

“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,,” a leader of the group said.

Before the protest, the women held a prayer session at Isaac Boro Park, then proceeded to Aba Road.

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Concerns and worries grow in Nigeria as Rivers State women protest the unconstitutional removal of democratic elected governor by Nigerian president Bola Tinubu and the imposition of military leader as sole administrator of Rivers State. pic.twitter.com/mWbhfHQXje

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KanyiDaily recalls that Governor Fubara, his deputy, and members of the state assembly were suspended amid an ongoing political crisis.