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The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has strongly condemned the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, describing it as an unconstitutional usurpation of democratic governance. The group made its stance known in a communiqué issued at the end of its National Caucus meeting held at the residence of its late leader, Ayo Adebanjo, in Isanya Ogbo, Ogun State, on Tuesday. Burial Arrangements for Ayo Adebanjo Afenifere announced that the burial ceremonies for the late elder statesman, Adebanjo, would hold from April 30 to May 4, 2025, in collaboration with his family and other stakeholders.…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese Matthew Hassan Kukah, and Aminu Tambuwal, the former governor of Sokoto State, yesterday expressed concerns that democracy was not working in Nigeria. The leaders, who spoke at the 60th birthday celebration of former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria, Emeka Ihedioha, at the Ladi Kwali Hall, Abuja Intercontinental Hotel, yesterday, stressed the need for urgent reforms to address the country’s challenges. Speaking at the event also attended by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Secretary-General of the…
Former Sokoto State governor and currently a senator, Aminu Tambuwal, has picked holes in the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu declared state of emergency in Rivers and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his Deputy, Ngozi Odu, the Rivers Assembly for six months and appointed a retired Naval chief, Ibok-Ete Ibas, as the state’s sole administrator. Following the development, many Nigerians, including politicians, civil society organisations and other groups have expressed different views on the legality or otherwise of such action. Speaking to the Sunday Sun in Abuja, Tambuwal, also a former Speaker of…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has criticized the handling of the political crisis in Rivers State, describing the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and all members of the state House of Assembly as a “clear abuse of power.” His remarks came during the annual colloquium organized by the Haske Satumari Foundation in Abuja on Saturday. The crisis escalated on March 18 when President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing political and security instability. The suspension of the governor, his deputy, and state lawmakers was subsequently ratified by the National Assembly through a…
Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has criticized the National Assembly for endorsing President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. On Thursday, the National Assembly approved the president’s decision through a voice vote, a move that has sparked widespread controversy and condemnation from various quarters. In a statement on Friday, Obi described the approval as a reflection of Nigeria’s fragile democracy, which he labeled as "transactional" and "devoid of genuine opposition." He argued that the absence of a functional opposition undermines democratic principles, stating, "What we are left with…
The South-South Governors' Forum has expressed deep concern over the recent declaration of a six-month state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, calling into question the constitutional basis for the decision and urging a return to dialogue and legal processes to resolve the ongoing political crisis. In a strongly worded statement signed by Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State, who chairs the Forum, the governors acknowledged the President's constitutional duty to maintain law and order across Nigeria. However, they argued that the current political situation in Rivers State does not meet the threshold for declaring a state…
A coalition of prominent political leaders, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it an unconstitutional overreach and a dangerous precedent for Nigeria’s democracy. The coalition also accused the National Assembly of fraudulently approving the emergency declaration by bypassing the constitutional requirement of a two-thirds majority vote. At a press conference on Thursday, Atiku, flanked by El-Rufai, Labour Party spokesperson Yunusa Tanko, and former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Emeka Ihedioha, described Tinubu’s actions as illegal and…
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has said that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, had no role in the political crisis that led to President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. Addressing State House correspondents in Abuja, Fagbemi also confirmed that the state’s federal allocations—previously withheld—would be released if requested by Vice Admiral Ibok Ibas (retd.), the newly appointed sole administrator of the state. He justified the emergency rule, stating that it was necessary to prevent further chaos, accusing the suspended governor, Siminalayi Fubara,…
The political crisis in Rivers State has escalated following President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency and the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and members of the State House of Assembly. The move, announced on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, has drawn widespread condemnation from political leaders, civil society, and entertainment figures, who have described it as an unconstitutional overreach and a threat to democracy. PDP Governors Forum: Emergency Rule is an Attack on Democracy The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDPGF) has criticized the suspension of democratic rule in Rivers State, calling it a…
My dear Rivers People, I address you today with a deep sense of responsibility and calm, as we navigate this unfortunate moment in our state’s political history. Since assuming office as your Governor, all my actions and decisions have been guided by my constitutional oath of office and a great sense of duty. We prioritized the protection of lives and property and ensured the continuous progress of our dear State. Even in the face of the political impasse, we have remained committed to constitutional order and the rule of law, putting the interest of our people above all else. This…
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