The Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has condemned the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers State.
Governor Makinde, in his biweekly newsletter, which was published yesterday evening, noted that the suspension of democracy in Rivers State, through the declaration of State of Emergency, is an illegal act which must be condemned by all well-meaning Nigerians.
He said democratic tenets must never be trifled with no matter the personal feelings and loyalties adding that this is the time to take a stand for fairness, equity and justice.
The governor added that as Nigeria’s democracy grows and unfolds, Nigerians must also be willing to speak up when they see anything that threatens the development as a nation.
He noted that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is demonstrating the needed strength and leadership as the PDP Governors’ Forum in an emergency meeting on Wednesday, unanimously decided to challenge the actions of President Bola Tinubu in a court of competent jurisdiction.
Recall that President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspended the Governor, Similayi Fubara, his Deputy Ngozi Odu, as well as the House of Assembly for six months and appointed Vice Admiral Ibok Ibas (Rtd.) as Sole Administrator for the state.
