President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and all elected lawmakers in the state. This move has sparked criticism from civil society organizations, which view the action as an “assault on democracy.”
The suspension of the political figures follows Tinubu’s decision as tensions escalate within the region’s governance. The implications of this measure on the political stability and administrative functions of Rivers State remain to be seen, as the state of emergency facilitates federal oversight in the area.
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