Tag: President Bola Tinubu

The suspended Rivers State House of Assembly has officially endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in the state. The endorsement was made public in a statement signed by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, who explained that the decision stemmed from Governor Siminialayi Fubara’s alleged failure to implement the Supreme Court’s judgment. According to Amaewhule, the governor’s refusal to comply with the ruling had contributed to the escalating crisis in Rivers State. The speaker further accused Fubara of despotism and tyrannical behavior, which obstructed the assembly's operations and created...