Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has defended President Bola Tinubu's declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, stating that it effectively halted the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu.

Fagbemi explained that the President's intervention served as a "compromise" to prevent the escalation of political tensions in the state. He emphasized that the declaration was a constitutional measure aimed at maintaining stability and averting a potential crisis resulting from the impeachment process initiated by the Rivers State House of Assembly.

The AGF's remarks highlight the federal government's stance on preserving democratic processes and ensuring that actions taken at the state level align with constitutional provisions. This development underscores the delicate balance between state and federal authorities in Nigeria's political landscape.

In response to the state of emergency, Governor Fubara expressed his commitment to upholding the rule of law and working towards the restoration of normalcy in Rivers State. He called on residents to remain calm and cooperate with authorities during this period.

The situation in Rivers State continues to evolve, with stakeholders and observers closely monitoring the implications of the state of emergency on governance and political stability in the region.