US EditionNigeria: 'Assault On Democracy' - CSOs Tackle Tinubu Over Suspension of Fubara, Rivers Lawmakers
- President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and all elected lawmakers for six months due to "disturbing incidents" in the area.
- The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room criticized Tinubu's actions, stating that they constituted an "egregious assault on Nigeria's constitutional democracy" and were a "grave violation" of the democratic rights of the people of Rivers State.
- The Senate and House of Representatives approved Tinubu's declaration despite opposition from many Nigerians, with former President Goodluck Jonathan expressing disappointment over the suspension of elected officials.
- Yunusa Ya'u, the convener of the group, stated that the declaration must fail unless supported by at least 240 Representatives and 72 Senators, urging lawmakers to reject this "unconstitutional overreach" by the Presidency.
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Rivers: Suspension of Fubara, Odu paints Nigeria in negative light
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, has criticised the suspension of elected officials in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. Jonathan said the move is capable of denting the country’s image. The ex-President stated this on Saturday while speaking as Chairman at the Haske Satumari Foundation Colloquium in Abuja. Jonathan said he was disappointed that elected officials had been removed. “These actions by key actors in the executive and legisla…
Nigeria: 'Assault On Democracy' - CSOs Tackle Tinubu Over Suspension of Fubara, Rivers Lawmakers
Mr Tinubu, on Tuesday, declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and also suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his Deputy, Ngozi Odu and all elected lawmakers in the state.
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