Politics

Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, former Governor of Sokoto State, has raised concerns over the Senate’s approval of the State of Emergency in Rivers State, arguing that the required two-thirds majority was not met. Reports indicate that the Senate held a closed-door session last Thursday before approving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s proclamation through a voice vote

Omoyele Sowore, the former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 elections, has strongly criticized the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. During an interview with News Central TV, Sowore identified Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike, and President Bola Tinubu as

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has voiced his concerns over the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and state lawmakers, following the declaration of a state of emergency by President Bola Tinubu. Speaking at the Haske Satumari Foundation Colloquium in Abuja on Saturday, Jonathan expressed his reservations about the decision, warning

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately reconsider the emergency rule imposed on Rivers State and reinstate Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Nma Odu. In a statement released on Friday, March 21, the spokesperson of NEF, Professor Abubakar Jika Jiddere, criticized the federal government’s decision, arguing

The declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu has sparked division among lawmakers, leading to a tense session in the Senate. Despite the chamber’s approval of the decision, some senators openly disagreed with the move, resulting in a heated exchange with Senate President Godswill Akpabio. During the plenary on

A coalition of major opposition leaders, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, and ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has been officially announced. The alliance aims to present a formidable challenge to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. The announcement was made at a press briefing held at the Yar’Adua Centre

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (retd.) as the Administrator of Rivers State following the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the state’s House of Assembly. The announcement came during a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, where Tinubu addressed the escalating political and security

A prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Ayekooto Akindele, has shared his thoughts on the ongoing political turmoil in Rivers State, offering what he believes is a practical solution for Governor Siminalayi Fubara. In a post on his Facebook page, Ayekooto urged the governor to fully comply with the Supreme Court’s ruling, stating that adherence

The Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has scheduled April 16, 2025, as the date for its verdict on a suit challenging the defection of 27 lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The case, filed by the Labour Party (LP), seeks a declaration that the lawmakers’ seats be

The administration of Governor Siminalayi Fubara has accused the Martins Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly of obstructing the full implementation of a Supreme Court ruling on the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Joseph Johnson, alleged that the Assembly has deliberately stalled efforts to execute the court’s judgment.