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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Friday declared that the political crisis in the state is officially over and that all parties involved have now reconciled.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2025/2026 Legal Year at a special Court Session held at the State High Court Complex in Port Harcourt, the governor emphasised that his administration is now fully re-energised and committed to implementing policies focused on the well-being of the people.
Naija News reports that Governor Fubara’s statement followed months of political tensions in the state, which had raised concerns regarding governance and stability. However, he made it clear that there were no lingering ill feelings or grudges against anyone.
He said, “The political crisis is now over, with all parties fully reconciled, and my administration is back on its feet. We are now re-energised, and we have resumed the implementation of people-centric policies, programmes, and projects with greater determination to achieve the developmental milestones set to enhance the well-being of the people of Rivers State.”
Governor Fubara also reaffirmed his government’s support for a truly independent and effective judiciary. He praised the Rivers State Judiciary for being among the best in Nigeria, highlighting its courageous application of justice.
“Rivers State Judiciary ranks among the best in Nigeria, featuring some of the brightest judicial minds who courageously interpret and apply the law with a high sense of justice,” Fubara noted.
He stressed the importance of the rule of law, urging lawyers and judges to uphold moral courage and impartiality in their duties.
“Every judge is under a judicial oath to provide equal justice to all persons according to law, to the best of their knowledge and ability, without fear, favour, or affection,” he added.
Fubara Appreciates Rivers Chief Judge
The Governor also appreciated the Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Amadi, for his leadership and unwavering commitment to justice. He called for more encouragement and support for judicial officers to alleviate the pressures they face in performing their duties.
Earlier, during the thanksgiving service at Corpus Christi Catholic Cathedral in Port Harcourt, Governor Fubara urged the judiciary to remain steadfast as a “true temple of justice,” stressing that the courts should ensure that the innocent do not suffer unjustly.
During the session, Justice Simeon Amadi raised concerns over the absence of a Committee on Prerogative of Mercy, which has contributed to the congestion in custodial centres.
He noted the lack of sentence reductions for inmates, including 493 male and 15 female death-row prisoners, which remains beyond the Chief Judge’s powers. He appealed to the government for intervention in resolving these issues.
Mrs. Cordelia Eke, Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Port Harcourt Branch, spoke about the challenges faced by the legal system during the previous year. She mentioned that the political turmoil, including the state of emergency and suspension of key elected officials, disrupted democratic governance and tested the resilience of the judiciary.
“The absence of an Attorney General caused serious delays in justice delivery, unprocessed legal applications, and financial losses,” Eke stated.
In his homily, Right Reverend Patrick S. Eluke, Apostolic Administrator of the Catholic Diocese of Port Harcourt, urged members of the legal profession to uphold moral and spiritual integrity in their practice. He reminded them of their “sacred duty” to ensure that justice is dispensed with honesty, compassion, and fairness.
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