President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State due to the ongoing political crisis.
He appointed Vice Admiral Iboette Ibas to administer the state, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and the state’s elected assembly members.
Reacting to the development, Bode George said, “This is absolute Armageddon—total disrespect for constituted authority. The Constitution has been viciously violated.”
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He continued, “We can’t keep quiet. This is recklessness of the highest order. What did Fubara do?
“As Commander-in-Chief, Tinubu gave Wike soldiers and security agents to destabilize Rivers State.
“The governor has no control over security agencies, yet he remained calm. Nobody has explained what he did to warrant this dictatorial emergency rule.”
George likened the situation to past political crises, stating, “This is exactly how it started in 1962 and 1983. It’s a dress rehearsal for what Tinubu wants to do in 2027. The APC wants to take control of all states through unconstitutional means.”
He questioned the legality of Tinubu’s actions, asking, “Did he get National Assembly approval before his broadcast?
“What happened in Rivers is the hand of Esau and the voice of Jacob. Why didn’t he declare a state of emergency in Lagos when lawmakers were fighting?
“Why invite Diete-Spiff and Niger Delta leaders last week if he already planned this?”
George concluded, “Is Tinubu now becoming a civilian dictator?”
George’s reaction was triggered by President Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State on March 18, 2025.
Tinubu cited the state government’s failure to control escalating pipeline vandalism by militants as the reason.
This declaration resulted in the suspension of Governor Fubara, his deputy, and the state’s lawmakers.
Former Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Ibokette Ibas, was appointed as the state administrator for a preliminary six-month term.
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