In a significant move to restore democratic governance, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has officially ended the six-month emergency rule in Rivers State. The decision, announced on Wednesday, reinstates Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other state officials, marking the resolution of a constitutional crisis that had brought governance to a standstill. The emergency rule was initially imposed on March 18 following a political standoff between Governor Fubara and the state legislature, which had disrupted budget approvals and left the government in a state of paralysis. President Tinubu emphasized that the measure was crucial to prevent anarchy and restore order. Rivers State, a key hub in Nigeria’s oil-rich Niger Delta, plays a vital role in the country’s crude exports. The region has previously faced security challenges, including pipeline attacks by militants, which have impacted oil output and revenue. Tinubu cited intelligence reports indicating a newfound spirit of cooperation among political stakeholders, which facilitated the return to normal governance. Governor Fubara, his deputy, and the 31-member House of Assembly are set to resume their duties on September 18. The emergency declaration had sparked over 40 legal challenges across courts in Abuja, Port Harcourt, and Yenagoa. Tinubu defended the use of emergency powers as a constitutional mechanism to restore stability, while acknowledging that dissent remains an integral part of democratic processes.