Nigeria, March 19 -- Amid the political crisis in Rivers State, Nollywood actress Ibinabo Fiberesima has defended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, insisting the state is at peace and condemning President Bola Tinubu's state of emergency declaration as "disruptive."

PREMIUM TIMES reported that President Tinubu suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and all members of the House of Assembly for six months on Tuesday.

The decision, according to the presidency, was made to address "escalating political tensions and security concerns, including reports of pipeline vandalism by militants."

Speaking to News Central on Wednesday in Rivers at a social gathering, the actress voiced her opposition to the emergency declaration and ...