The state of emergency in Rivers State will be lifted on September 18, 2025, according to an announcement from Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. The former governor of Rivers made this statement on Saturday, August 30, after voting in the state's local government elections.
Minister Wike informed journalists that the emergency measures, enacted earlier in the year to address security challenges, will be ended following a full assessment of the situation. He characterized the move as a significant stride toward reestablishing normal operations within the state.
Wike also pointed out that the ongoing local elections represent the first valid grassroots poll in years, following a Supreme Court decision that nullified the previous election conducted under Governor Siminalayi Fubara. He observed high voter enthusiasm in rural areas, though participation was lower in commercial hubs, which he attributed to residents focusing on business activities.
There has been no immediate response from the presidency regarding the minister's announcement.
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