The House of Representatives and the Senate (National Assembly) on Thursday approved the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu.
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the announcement of a state of emergency in Rivers State, labeling it an affront to democracy that warrants strong condemnation.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denounced the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, asserting that President Bola Tinubu lacks the constitutional authority to suspend the democratically elected governor, Siminalayi Fubara.
Martin Amaewhule, the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, on behalf of the assembly members, they updated their constituents on the current circumstances while expressing their support for the President’s decision.
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has vehemently criticized President Bola Tinubu’s unilateral decision to remove Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
Veteran Nollywood actress and politician Hilda Dokubo has accused Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, of attempting to seize control of the economic resources of Rivers State.