Tinubu’s Rivers move assault on democracy, echoes military rule – Wabara

Tinubu’s Rivers move assault on democracy, echoes military rule – Wabara

Wabara revealed that he had earlier advised Tinubu against imposing emergency rule in Rivers State, a warning that was ignored.

Rivers: Suspension of elected officials without due process violation of democratic norms — ANPE tells Tinubu

The Association of Nigerian Professionals in Europe, ANPE, has strongly condemned the recent imposition of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reverse the decision and restore democratic governance. On Tuesday, 18 March 2025, President Tinubu, invoking Section 305 of the Constitution, declared a state of emergency in [...] Source

Amaechi Lacks Moral Authority To Condemn Tinubu, Says VATLAD President

March 20, (THEWILL) – The National President of the Vanguard for Transparent Leadership and Democracy, Comrade Igbini Odafe Emmanuel, has slammed former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, questioning his moral authority to criticize President Bola Tinubu over the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. Amaechi, a former Minister of Transportation, had on […] The post Amaechi Lacks Moral Authority To Condemn Tinubu, Says VATLAD P…

StatePress NG: Amaechi reacts to Tinubu’s suspension of Rivers governor, lawmakers

Rotimi Amaechi Joins Opposition Against Tinubu’s Suspension of Governor Fubara

ABUJA, Nigeria — Former Rivers State Governor and immediate past Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, has joined the growing opposition against President Bola Tinubu’s suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. Amaechi described the move as unconstitutional and a dangerous affront to Nigeria’s democracy. In a statement released on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, Amaechi condem…

“This illegality won’t stand” – Amaechi to Tinubu over state of emergency rule

Former Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has strongly condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to suspend Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the Deputy Governor, and members of the State House of Assembly.In a statement on Wednesday, Amaechi described the action as a “brazen and unilateral” violation of Nigeria’s Constitution, arguing that it effectively suspends democracy in the state.“With this singular move, Mr. Pr…