Lawmakers clash at House of Reps over state of emergency in Rivers
Vanguard reported on Tuesday that Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing the prolonged political crisis and governance paralysis.
PANDEF alarmed by state of emergency declared in Rivers State
The Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has expressed deep concern over the state of emergency declared in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, describing the crisis as “ordinarily avoidable.”
PDP rejects emergency rule in Rivers
National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Debo Ologunagba, in a statement late on Tuesday said the President exercised powers he didn’t possess
‘Dictatorship in civilian clothing’ – INC condemns emergency rule in Rivers
The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has described as hasty and lopsided President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State.
Rivers State of Emergency: Halt this impunity, Obi tells NASS, calls Tinubu’s action reckless
The 2023 Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it an unconstitutional and reckless move.
Rivers: State of emergency may lead to ‘guerrilla warfare’, host communities warn
Less than 24 hours after the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, oil and gas-producing communities in the Niger Delta have warned that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision could trigger guerrilla warfare in the region.
