In a bold move, the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDPGF) has vowed to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State, which suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and members of the State House of Assembly ¹.
The PDP governors, led by Chairman Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, accused President Tinubu of bias and recklessness, citing his failure to acknowledge the role of his Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in fueling the political crisis in Rivers.
The forum condemned the President’s actions as “unstatemanly, biased, and divisive,” warning that this move threatens democracy, exacerbates national crises, and destroys economic stability ¹.
Key Points:
- Constitutional Violation: The PDP governors argue that the President’s actions violate the constitution and undermine democratic principles.
- Bias and Recklessness: The forum accuses President Tinubu of bias and recklessness, citing his failure to address Minister Wike’s role in the Rivers crisis.
- Threat to Democracy: The PDP governors warn that the President’s actions threaten democracy, stability, and economic growth in Nigeria.
- Legal Challenge: The forum vows to challenge the President’s decision in court, seeking judicial interpretation of Section 305 (3) of the Constitution.
The PDP governors have called on President Tinubu to reverse his decision, listen to wise counsel, and accept that he made grievous mistakes ¹.
