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The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum has vowed to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State in court.
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The forum described the President’s actions as unconstitutional and threatened Nigeria’s democratic principles.
The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as unconstitutional and a threat to Nigeria’s democratic principles.
The forum has vowed to challenge the declaration in court.
In a statement, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde criticized the declaration, saying, “The suspension of democracy in the state is an illegal act that all well-meaning Nigerians must condemn.” Makinde added.
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The PDP Governors’ Forum argued that the President’s actions were unconstitutional and threatened Nigeria’s democratic principles.
The forum’s decision to challenge the declaration in court has been supported by various groups and individuals, including the Ijaw Youth Council, which has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Government at the ECOWAS Court.
The development has sparked mixed reactions, with some governors and lawmakers supporting the declaration, while others have condemned it.
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State expressed support for the declaration, describing it as a crucial move to ensure national security.
In contrast, Senator Seriake Dickson opposed the emergency rule, describing it as unconstitutional.
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Dickson argued, “As I have stated repeatedly, I raised my objections during the closed session on how the declaration fell short of constitutional prescription, based on my views as a democrat sworn to uphold the Nigerian Constitution.”
The National Secretary of the APC, Senator Ajibola Basiru, dismissed the protests, saying, “There is no need to stir up the emotions of Nigerians, as the aggrieved lawmakers are doing, insisting that the President made the right decision.”
Rivers Sole Administrator Confirms Release of Withheld Local Government Allocations
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has announced the release of withheld local government allocations.
Ibas made the announcement during a meeting with Heads of Local Government Administrators on Friday in Port Harcourt, the state capital.
