Fresh tensions have erupted in Rivers State as Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule, clash once again—just two months after emergency rule was lifted and democratic structures were restored. The renewed standoff has sparked concern among residents who fear a return to the instability that plagued the state earlier in the year.

Sources within the Assembly say disagreements over recent executive decisions have reignited friction between both arms of government, reviving old fault lines that had briefly subsided during the transitional period. Lawmakers close to the Speaker insist that the Assembly’s actions are guided strictly by constitutional oversight responsibilities, while allies of the Governor accuse the legislature of attempting to undermine the executive.

With Rivers State still recovering from months of political tension, the latest confrontation has heightened anxiety about the possibility of another protracted crisis. As stakeholders call for restraint and dialogue, the central question remains: will both sides finally embrace cooperation, or is Rivers heading for yet another institutional showdown?