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Rivers State Emergency Rule: Controversy as NASS Approves Tinubu’s Proclamation via Voice Vote

The National Assembly has approved President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State through a voice vote, sparking widespread criticism. The resolution, which led to the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and other elected officials for six months, also facilitated the appointment of a sole administrator. Violation of Constitutional Provisions? This…

Rivers State Emergency Rule: Controversy as NASS Approves Tinubu’s Proclamation via Voice Vote

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Emergency Rule in Rivers State: Federal Government and Governors at Odds

The Federal Government, through the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, clarified that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, played no role in the political unrest in Rivers State. The crisis, which led to President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency, has intensified debates between the federal…

Emergency Rule in Rivers State: Federal Government and Governors at Odds

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Rivers Political Crisis: Tinubu’s Directive Divides South-South Leaders

South-South Leaders Split Over Tinubu’s Intervention in Rivers Political Crisis The political landscape in Rivers State remains turbulent following President Bola Tinubu’s directive to the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) regarding the ongoing dispute between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike. The president’s directive has triggered mixed…

Rivers Political Crisis: Tinubu’s Directive Divides South-South Leaders

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Tinubu’s State of Emergency in Rivers State Sparks Outrage: APC Chieftain Condemns Move

Tinubu’s State of Emergency in Rivers State Condemned by APC Stalwart A leading chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has strongly criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to impose a state of emergency in Rivers State. He labeled the move as an unconstitutional power grab and an attack on democracy, particularly targeting Governor Siminalayi…

Tinubu’s State of Emergency in Rivers State Sparks Outrage: APC Chieftain Condemns Move

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FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has denied any apology for threatening "fire" in governor states that interfere in the Rivers State crisis

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has denied any apology for threatening "fire" in governor states that interfere in the Rivers State crisis. Wike and Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara have differed sharply on issues pertaining to the state's political system and authority. The PDP governors forum had supported Fubara in opposition to the minister during the ongoing dispute. Wike had vowed to set fire to the state of any governor who meddled in the political unrest in Rivers State, furious at their statement and stance. But when Wike appeared on Channels TV Politics Today, he stated: “I said it to the governors forum and I repeat without any apologies to anybody anywhere. Heaven will never fall, in fact; if heaven falls there will be peace. “You mean as I sit as FCT Minister from Rivers State, the only person I can say I have no relationship with is the governor of Zamfara, I don’t know him; if I see him now I won’t know him. “I know all other governors and they know me and we have a relationship. You mean you want to violate the processes and constitution of our party. “After your meeting, you came out on national television as chairman of the forum to read a communique that their brother in Rivers state – whether legal or not – and I’m sitting as FCT Minister from that state listening, and you expect me to fold my arms because you are a governor? “You look at me and tell me that? Expecting me to fold my hand for everything to be well?” Read the full article