₦airaland Forum

BayLord01:
Everyone is taking side either base on their political ideology or party affiliation, I'm of the opinion that the state of Emergency actually safe Fubara from impeachment & both the executive and legislature will return to factory reset before the 6 month expiration.

You guy are talking about impeachment, when the impeachment process has not started.

ObaaOfYorubaLan:
https://saharareporters.com/2025/03/22/many-houses-burnt-ifon-ilobu-communal-crisis-osun-state-apc-slams-governor-adeleke-seeks

State of Emergency loading !!!!!

treesun:
Decision proactive, necessary, says governor, minister

Fubara at church service


https://thenationonlineng.net/rivers-emergency-declaration-okpebholo-faults-jonathan/

people are talking this olodo still de talk what does he understand

tamonokare:
I advised Tinubu to use the Sim Fubara approach, the gra gra approach to solve this problem but he refused. Instead he stepped in to save the young lad from being impeached.

My advice to Tinubu
Declare Asari and Ateke wanted, they're a threat to national security of the country.
Bring down the government house of Rivers State and accuse the governor of harbouring them. Ask a judge in Abuja to declare the seat of the governor of Rivers state vacant. Appoint an administrator to govern the state. Send EFCC after Sim.

These same people that didn't say any when Sim brought down the legislative arm of government in a democracy and seized the salaries of duly elected lawmakers for 16 months will still be the ones typing on the internet from their beds.

you have stopped taking your drugs abi ?

Whalis:
Face your 5 plots. Wike controls at least 40% of Rivers State votes. Wike can't be silenced. There is no politician living in your five plots today that has the capacity of Wike. We know where the hatred is coming from. Wike will defeat you people again and again.

2027 would tell you who controls the vote, rigging and changing election results does not mean control. because you seem to be confused about control

Optimistic2021:
RIVERS: TINUBU’S SOLE ADMINISTRATOR MOVES TO IMPOSE UNCONSTITUTIONAL LGA APPOINTMENTS

Fresh concerns have emerged over an alleged plan by President Bola Tinubu’s Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas to announce new Local Government Area (LGA) Administrators tomorrow, despite the clear provisions of the Nigerian Constitution and the recent Supreme Court judgment affirming the autonomy of LGAs.

This move, if carried out, would amount to a blatant disregard for democratic principles and a violation of the Supreme Court’s ruling, which reaffirmed that local governments must be governed by elected officials, not handpicked appointees.

Sources indicate that names of supposed administrators have already been compiled, raising fears of an orchestrated attempt to subvert the will of the people. Such actions could plunge the local government system into further crisis, setting a dangerous precedent for executive overreach.

Nigerians must remain vigilant against this unconstitutional maneuver, as it threatens the foundation of grassroots democracy. Any attempt to impose unelected administrators on LGAs must be met with firm resistance from law-abiding citizens, political stakeholders, and civil society groups.

Will the rule of law prevail, or will impunity reign? The next 24 hours will be crucial in determining whether democracy holds firm or is trampled upon.

Are you sure these are not Wikes men, because this is happening so fast

OnoVegasBlog:
El Rufai is without doubt one of the most powerful politician in the North while Wike is the most powerful in the South.
Among this two who is more powerful and have capacity with 2027 presidential election in mind.

Wike is a local champion, unlike El rufai, Wike does not have that national spread or influence

PresidObi:
It's a well known fact in political strategy, when a person sells out his political base for a gain, he will never be trusted entirely because he will still betray his benefactors when the opportunity shows up.

Wike is a serial betrayer everyone who has supported him in the past has nothing good to say about him.

PresidObi:
*WIKE WON THE BATTLE, BUT LOST THE WAR.*

I'll explain myself in the following paragraphs:

1. On the night PBAT announced the state of emergency, a group led by the SP visited Wike at his residence. I don't know the purpose of the visit, maybe to felicitate with him on his perceived victory.

2. Some pictures taken when they were leaving made it to the social media, and a particular one out of them got my attention.

3. In that picture, while the rest were in a lively mood, Wike cut a forlorn look. I couldn't stop looking at that picture. It was heavily pregnant with meaning and I desperately wanted to midwife it. Why is he still sad, ṣebi his enemy has been removed?

4. The acts that followed the declaration ––the immediate swearing-in of the administrator, the attorney-General's pathetic defence, the desperate and high level lobbying of the assembly members to approve the declaration, and the shameful 'voice quorum' method adopted by the assembly in approving it––gave me the breakthrough with the picture. What's so important with the state of emergency declaration in a state that's not at war?

5. That was PBAT's joker to masterfully nail Wike.

6. While it seemed both PBAT and Wike wanted the same thing- to get rid of Sim and gain control of Rivers, PBAT was also out to get Wike, as his growing power was becoming a discomfort for PBAT.

7. Wike wanted Sim and his deputy out by impeachment so that he can instal his boy, the speaker as the governor, thereby still firmly controlling the state, but PBAT had a different plan.

8. PBAT's plan is to DIRECTLY own Rivers, and render Wike irrelevant structurally and politically.

9. While Wike thought he was enjoying the federal power all this while, PBAT was actually equipping him to self-destroy.

10. PBAT played along up until the court ruling and just as Wike was about to pull the final string for his boys to impeach Sim, PBAT shocked him with the state of emergency announcement, sacking not only Sim but every of Wike's associates. He didn't ẹspẹrrẹdit.

11. PBAT then appointed an administrator with a military background who knows the terrain and politics of the state to answer directly to him. This move cuts Wike's grip on the state and completely uproots his structure.

12. Wike knows he's in trouble. Having single-handedly destroyed pdp and fought really hard to become the most-hated man in the state, PBAT has just stripped him of his last honour as the godfather- a leverage he has been using on PBAT.

13. There's a saying that, before you go on a revenge fight you must dig two graves. WIKE, already a persona non grata at home and about to be politically and structurally rendered irrelevant by PBAT, arrogantly dug only one and buried his enemy there. Where would his own remains be buried now?

14. There's only one true winner here and that's PBAT, the master of the dark arts of politics.

15. Why is the control of Rivers so important?

Economic - Rivers have largely been funding all Presidential elections in the country since Peter Odili

I thought I was the only one that saw that picture of Wike looking sad when others smiled, we warned him, SIM will get his position back would Wike still be relevant?

Myrepublic:
Every corrupt dangerous man definitely has an expiring date. Where is Abacha today? Where is Indiami today? Even you when dey defend rubbish, won't defend forever.

dont mind the idiot

Morbeta11:
https://punchng.com/rivers-emergency-rule-presidency-faults-jonathan-soyinka-for-condemning-fubara-lawmakers-suspension/

who is this one, there is nothing to defend, they both have said the right, advice Tinubu to do the right thing and kick wike out of his government, he would bring him bad luck, he should allow fubara Deal with him and his group of 27 committee of friends

ivandragon:
Let the impunity continue.

Let those who support impunity continue to do so.

But one day, no matter how long it takes, the tables will turn.

The apc has brought governance at the centre to its lowest ebb in Nigeria’s post colonial history. Never has the country had it this bad in all ramifications - from a worsening economic situation for the masses to blatant impunity and disregard for due process.

if this was the period of OBj seeking for a 3rd term this bunch of idiots would have approved it with a voice vote

yinkus6750:
Is he a governor ?
Suspended governor.
Instead of mending fences, his busy lousing around .
And his advisers won't tell him to lie low.
Six months suspension might likely be extended with the way his going about

So, do you want to see him sit at home and cry? What fence do you expect him to mend when everyone seems to blame the governor? Aren’t the other group members also attending functions?

Please, go and rest. That is a real man you see there instead of sitting and sulking, he has moved on. You all can continue to wallow in bitterness.

Melezenawii:
https://x.com/Imranmuhdz/status/1902690751953174864

SIM portrait is still there

Racoon:
"EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian lawmakers accept $25,000 bribe as Tinubu’s allies scramble to stem mass abstention, secure crucial quorum for Rivers proclamation."


https://gazettengr.com/exclusive-nigerian-lawmakers-accept-25000-bribe-as-tinubus-allies-scramble-to-stem-mass-abstention-secure-crucial-quorum-for-rivers-proclamation/

who is giving this bribe if found to be true.

Peacecore:
The funny thing is that you guys boast a lot. You boasted of Tinubu not having the balls to remove Fubara, how Rivers is not Lagos not knowing the power of the president especially in Africa. I'm shock to see u giving up like this

The removal is clearly illegal. It should be done through the proper legal process. The president does not have the constitutional authority to carry out such actions. SIM has moved on, while you all can continue celebrating your illegal 'victory' in a bar. The Supreme Court delivered a questionable judgment, and tomorrow, people like you will still complain that the country isn’t working despite its abundant resources

BERNIMOORE:
I was thinking that with the way the south south are making mouth....by now Fubara would have recapture the Government house...but he just chickened out ...this life ehn.... Fubara thought he was powerfull and got carried away with mythology and riddles from jokers who are powerless and presently muted.

make una rest at this point, the young man doesn’t care anymore. You guys can have Rivers State and share the proceeds among yourselves. He’s moved on, and interestingly, there hasn’t been any court case challenging the illegal action by the president.

you all should be sleeping and waking up in a bar, Fubara is out

Obiedun:
Unless he comes back to his senses he will still be impeached

Go ahead and impeach him at this point, the young man doesn’t care anymore. You guys can have Rivers State and share the proceeds among yourselves. He’s moved on, and interestingly, there hasn’t been any court case challenging the illegal action by the president. because he his not interested.

Antichristian2:
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/03/dont-dare-fg-agf-fagbemi-warns-states/

It's a shame that this is coming from the AGF. If a politician had made this statement, one could excuse it but coming from a renowned SAN, it’s beyond disappointing. I would borrow Reno’s investigation team on Ruben Abati to pay a visit to this AGF because that statement sounds more dictatorial than legal.

fergie001:
SOURCE

they will keep struggling

id911:
Constitution was amended after that debacle to give clarify that the President can't do such in a democratic settings.

President can declare the SoE but can't suspend elected officials. That was why President Jonathan couldn't remove the Governors when he declared SoE in some states in the North East.

leave those idiots that would only take sides with evil, and the country keeps getting bad by the day, so i wonder if they have functional brain.

TimeManager:
https://www.thecable.ng/emergency-rule-saved-fubara-from-impeachment-says-fagbemi/

Very lame excuse for a sound professional. Mr. AGF, is this really you speaking, or is something else at play? Did Fubara ask you to save him? You should know that there is an impeachment process that the House of Assembly cannot implement alone without judicial supervision, and we all understand the math when it comes to that in Rivers State.

GistMedia0:
The Federal Government has announced that Rivers State's allocation will be released to the appointed Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok Ibas (retd.), following the declaration of a state of emergency. Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, stated that if the Administrator requests the allocation, it will be released to him, emphasizing that the extraordinary situation necessitates this action.

Defending the state of emergency, Fagbemi argued that President Bola Tinubu acted at the right time to prevent further instability. He noted that the President had attempted mediation before resorting to this measure.

On Tuesday, President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the State House of Assembly for six months. In a national broadcast, Tinubu cited political instability, constitutional breaches, and security threats as reasons for the decision. The crisis stems from a power struggle between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, now the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory.

As part of the directive, Vice Admiral Ibok-Étè Ibas (retd.), former Chief of Naval Staff (2015–2021), was appointed as the sole Administrator to oversee the state's affairs. Tinubu justified his decision, citing Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution, and clarified that the judiciary remains unaffected.

The development has sparked political reactions nationwide, with analysts debating its implications on governance, democracy, and the rule of law in Nigeria.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/03/breaking-fg-to-release-rivers-allocation-to-administrator/

this is another illegality, the funds can only be released to a democratic elected governor,

ddippset:
Fubara teleguided militants to blow up pipelines while Tinubu teleguided Wike to truncate democracy in Rivers.

Mumu Yoruba man in the name of AGF!

better Mumu, he go clear for their eyes soon, when they must have destroyed the country

madridguy:
Atleast they didn't demolish the house of assembly and throw the state in unrest.

they are worst than what happened in Rivers state, even if fubara do not come back again which i doubt, he fought everyone, unlike Ambode.

seunmsg:
You want him to administer the state with his personal funds? How will he pay workers and govern the state if the state allocations are not released to his government? Do you understand who a sole administrator is?

But you wanted Fubara to pay from his pocket

madridguy:
I think say dey say Ijaw people are not coward... Why SIM packed him load? Why not bring his boys as him dey brag?

God Almighty, as you do for the new Sole Administrator, no campaign, he no spend money, no T-shirt, no face cap Baba just enter power, this can favour let it locate me and my family members.. Amin.

go rest, see your lagos that everyone is a sheep, including you, 30 lawmakers cannot change a speaker

tundegan:
NNPP should be careful.

The president will just send them a letter and they will fold like a pack of cards.

Be careful of what? The truth has already been spoken. It’s you who should be careful because every enemy of this country will be dealt with and you and your kind are the real enemies of progress.

yarimo:
you want to know so that you can rob or kidnap me abi ?

Don’t fool yourself

flokii:
He will save his head first by changing location.. he understands the gravity of what is on ground.
He should have listened to voice of reason.

Ignore the liar below.. SW wants the best for SS at all times, reason only a President from SW will appoint SS son as FCT Minister.

I don’t understand why you’re all so obsessed with his location he’s fine. Keep cheering for illegalities and corruption, but don’t come crying tomorrow, asking why Nigeria isn’t working. Let me save you the trouble: Nigeria is broken because people like you keep applauding and defending those destroying it.

yarimo:
are you serious

are you in PH ? I am in the heart of the city