3 w. ago CSOs condemn state of emergency in Rivers, tag Fubara’s suspension unconstitutional

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto A coalition of the Nigerian civil society situation room in the Northwest Zone has condemned the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, calling it a direct violation of Nigeria’s democratic principles and the rule of law, describing the declaration as an unconstitutional overreach […] The post CSOs condemn state of emergency in Rivers, tag Fubara’s suspension unconstitutional appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Tinubu’s Rivers move assault on democracy, echoes military rule – Wabara

The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has strongly condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it undemocratic and unconstitutional. In a statement issued on Sunday, Wabara decried the suspension of the elected governor, deputy governor, and State House Read More

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4 w. ago Peter Obi condemns ‘unconstitutional’ suspension of elected Rivers officials

Tribune Online Peter Obi condemns ‘unconstitutional’ suspension of elected Rivers officials Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned what he described as “unconstitutional actions”, urging Labour Party lawmakers in the National Assembly to resist any actions that could undermine democracy. In a statement posted on X, Obi warned against the dangers of political interference and electoral malpractice, noting that he had previously chosen not […] Peter Obi condemns ‘unconstitutional’ suspension of elected Rivers officials Tribune Online

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last month Fubara’s suspension unconstitutional, reckless – Peter Obi to Tinubu

By John Ogunsemore The 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of state of emergency in Rivers State and suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Ordu, for six months. This is contained in a statement Obi released on Wednesday. In a nationwide broadcast on […] The post Fubara’s suspension unconstitutional, reckless – Peter Obi to Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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last month Fubara’s suspension unconstitutional, reckless – Peter Obi tells Tinubu

By John Ogunsemore The 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of state of emergency in Rivers State and suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Ordu, for six months. This is contained in a statement Obi released on Wednesday. In a nationwide broadcast on […] The post Fubara’s suspension unconstitutional, reckless – Peter Obi tells Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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last month NBA condemns Tinubu’s suspension of Rivers governor as unconstitutional overreach

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has declared the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and members of read more NBA condemns Tinubu’s suspension of Rivers governor as unconstitutional overreach

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last month Rivers crisis: Suspending elected officials unconstitutional – NBA

Tribune Online Rivers crisis: Suspending elected officials unconstitutional – NBA The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and members of the State House of Assembly, declaring it unconstitutional. Rivers crisis: Suspending elected officials unconstitutional – NBA Tribune Online

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last month NBA faults Rivers emergency rule, declares Fubara’s suspension unconstitutional

The Nigerian Bar Association has faulted the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, describing the move as “unconstitutional” and a dangerous precedent for Nigeria’s democracy. In a statement issued on Tuesday, and signed by its President, Afam Osigwe, SAN, the association insisted that the President has no constitutional Read More

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