3 d. ago Tinubu’s state of emergency in Rivers, necessary evil – APC chair

The All Progressives Congress on Thursday said that President Bola Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration in Rivers State has resolved 90 percent of the crisis in the state and helped prevent anarchy. The Chairman of the APC caretaker committee in Rivers State, Tony Okocha, stated at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja after a thank-you Read More

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3 d. ago State of emergency, Fubara’s suspension saved Rivers from anarchy — APC

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja All Progressives Congress (APC), Rivers State chapter, has claimed that the suspension of Governor Sim Fubara, and the recent declaration of state of emergency by President Bola Tinubu saved the state from sliding into anarchy.  Chairman of the State chapter of the party, Tony Okocha, gave the explanation at a press […] The post State of emergency, Fubara’s suspension saved Rivers from anarchy — APC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Rivers emergency rule: APC commends PDP govs over Supreme Court suit

Tribune Online Rivers emergency rule: APC commends PDP govs over Supreme Court suit The Chairman of the Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peter Okocha, has commended the suit filed before the Supreme Court challenging the 18 March declaration of a state of emergency in the South-South state by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Rivers emergency rule: APC commends PDP govs over Supreme Court suit Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Rivers State emergency rule: How opposition lawmakers fought for concessions against APC’s plan – Hon. Ogene

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Hon Afam Victor Ogene is the member representing Ogbaru Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives and leader of the Labour Party caucus. In this exclusive interview with Sunday Sun, he opened up on the role of the opposition lawmakers in the recent proclamation of emergency rule in Rivers State, the […] The post Rivers State emergency rule: How opposition lawmakers fought for concessions against APC’s plan – Hon. Ogene appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Rivers emergency rule: APC, opposition continue battle as PDP govs head for court

As mixed reactions continue to trail the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum has said it will take legal action against the Federal Government. The PUNCH had reported that President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspended Governor Read More

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9 d. ago ‘The best decision’ – Rivers APC endorses Tinubu’s state of emergency

Tribune Online ‘The best decision’ – Rivers APC endorses Tinubu’s state of emergency The party expressed this sentiment in a letter sent to the President, reacting to the introduction of emergency rule in Rivers State. ‘The best decision’ – Rivers APC endorses Tinubu’s state of emergency Tribune Online

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1 week ago ‘Forceful takeover of Rivers for APC’, PDP rejects Tinubu’s emergency rule declaration

Tribune Online ‘Forceful takeover of Rivers for APC’, PDP rejects Tinubu’s emergency rule declaration According to the main opposition party, the suspension of Governor Sim Fubara for an unelected administrator is an attack on the nation’s democracy.  ‘Forceful takeover of Rivers for APC’, PDP rejects Tinubu’s emergency rule declaration Tribune Online

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1 week ago Rivers State of Emergency: APC praises Tinubu, demands extension to Osun

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended President Bola Tinubu on the declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State. Reacting officially to the decision in a chat with TheSun.ng from Saudi Arabia, the National Secretary of the ruling party, Ajibola Basiru, also urged President Tinubu to extend the decision […] The post Rivers State of Emergency: APC praises Tinubu, demands extension to Osun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Declaration of State of Emergency not solution to Rivers crisis – APC chieftain

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has found his voice in the shock of state of emergency slammed read more Declaration of State of Emergency not solution to Rivers crisis – APC chieftain

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