Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have filed a lawsuit at the Supreme Court challenging President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State.
The emergency rule, declared on 18 March 2025, led to the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and all members of the state House of Assembly for six months. Retired Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas was appointed as the sole administrator of the state.
The PDP governors, comprising leaders from Bauchi, Adamawa, Bayelsa, Enugu, Osun, Plateau, and Zamfara states, argue that the president lacks the constitutional power to suspend a democratically elected governor and deputy governor. They also contend that the appointment of a sole administrator is unconstitutional.
According to the court documents, the plaintiffs are seeking a declaration that the president’s actions violate sections 1(2), 5(2),…
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