₦airaland Forum

helinues:
Penguin, you are not supposed to be putting mouth in any political discussion again on this forum, that's only if you have an atom of shame

It's more like if you support or analyse on something, the results must be total opposite sha ni. Annoyingly, you would still brag on those empty analysis/suggestions like above

You see why you need to have some shame

helinues:
For more jokes, sms Dalung to 419

To start with , president Tinubu is not Jonathan

Secondly, no be mouth, no be brag, na only God can stop president Tinubu's reelection

Churchroots:
how times flies, after all your bitterness and lies that according to a friend of a friend of a friend that works at nnpc that dangote refinery will not work till 2048 the same you now saying thanks to Nigerians?

Even dangote himself said if not for Tinubu the refinery wouldn't be possible.

helinues:
The table is turning around

Spinflow:
Some parts of Enugu state is fulani - hausa. Mba might be a descendant of fulani, so na im people, what can he do?

mangolpupa:
It won't be out of place if anyone considers it a hopeless situation afterall it has lingered on for too long. I can also add that it's an intentional hopeless situation. These people in power know what is happening and know what should be done.

However, political considerations are making it a hot topic. The day an administration with the political will to do what is right for it's numerous citizens across the country takes control, this madness will stop abruptly. In my opinion, this madness has been artificially allowed to fester for too long.

santaclaws:
A lot of you blame governors, you don't know they don't have any power over federal police and military... The president is the one to blame as commander-in-chief of the armed forces. Same thing happened in Ondo state recently.

All these herdsmen attack can end within 3 months if the president decides to setup a military task force or armed forest guard...

mangolpupa:
It appears his strategy is to bury his head in the ground. Believing if he doesnt acknowledge the issue then it doesn't exist. The way FG & especially state gov are playing dumb with this menace across the country is frankly annoying. When will enough be enough?!

Sadly even if the community organises themselves to protect their community, Federal & State security comes for them, arrest them and label them trouble makers that are taking laws in their hands.

Truths9ja:
This is the ultimate wuruwuru.

How can you use a voice note to decide 2/3 of total members of NASS. The country has entered one chance 🤦🤦🤦🤦

fergie001:
On the Court Judgement, the SC didn't delve into the merits of the matter.

However, the President was wrong and ill-advised on the removal of elected officials. Worse still to even vest the authority of making laws on FEC, rather than the NASS is another aberration.

Fagbemi isn't helping this President at all.

Creamcrest:
This is the handiwork of the small boys loyal to fubara and in no meantime they will be handled by the military.

There is no cause alarm,the bigger boys are with tinubu working as pipeline security contractors chopping billions,the likes of ateke,tompolo.

I repeat again guys no cause for alarm,fubara is too small to threaten Niger delta.

A fire has engulfed two NNPC flow stations at Cawthorne Channel 1, located near the boundary between Bonny and Degema LGA in Rivers State.

helinues:
Circumstances is different

Make una stop wailing unnecessarily

Should FG have allowed the lawmakers to impeach Fubara? Which situation do you will be worse?

Opposition don't mean you guys should stop reasoning things logically

Factcheck0001:
what do u mean by military hangover?

Is it that u are dull or u just throw your sense away cos u want to criticize Tinubu

Obj declared state of emergency when no bomb was detonated n just little political brouhaha but few days ago 2 bombs were detonated n the governor didn't brief the president despite it been obvious that more is to come

So tinubu should fold his hands n let things deteriorate so that mugus like u will still come n blame him of not been capable again

fergie001:
In this matter, the Supreme Court side-stepped it.
What I mean is that, the suit was struck out because one of the preliminary objections was sustained.

In a suit at the Apex Court, once a preliminary objection is upheld, the case is automatically struck out without delving into the merits or otherwise of the suit.

In this case, the preliminary objection that was upheld was that the 1st plaintiff did not authorise the suit. The matter was between Plateau State Government & Anor v. Attorney-General of the Federation & Ors..

The Supreme Court held that the head of the Plateau Govt at the time was Maj-Gen Chris Alli (rtd) and only him could authorise the filing of the suit.

What does this mean for Fubara?
He cannot do anything.

The Supreme Court only assumes original jurisdiction on disputes between State v State and State v FG or vice versa. Fubara is no more Head or the State Govt and hence cannot approach the Supreme Court head on.

What he can do is approach the Federal High Court but he will only irk those who wants his head especially with our current justice system. Moreover, the case could linger past the six months and hence, lying low will be best for now.

However, I dare say the only constitutional means of removing a Governor is via impeachment.

“STATE OF EMERGENCY IN RIVERS: “SUSPENSION” OR OTHERWISE SUMMARY REMOVAL OF A DEMOCRATICALLY ELECTED GOVERNOR AND OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL”

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) @NigBarAssoc has taken due notice of the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as contained in his address to the nation today, 18th March 2025. This declaration according to the President is due to the prevailing political tension in the state and due to the “vandalization of pipelines between yesterday and today:” This development has far-reaching constitutional and democratic implications, particularly in light of the provisions of Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), which governs the procedure for the proclamation of a state of emergency and which the President purported to have relied upon.

Section 305 of the Constitution indeed vests the President with the power to declare a state of emergency, the Section stipulates strict conditions and procedural safeguards that must be followed to ensure that such extraordinary measures do not infringe on democratic governance and fundamental human rights.

The NBA is gravely concerned about the purported suspension by the President of the Governor of Rivers State, the Deputy Governor, and the Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for six months.
The 1999 Constitution does not grant the President the power to remove an elected governor, deputy governor, or members of a state’s legislature under the guise of a state of emergency. Rather, the Constitution provides clear procedures for the removal of a governor and deputy governor as per Section 188. Similarly, the removal of members of the House of Assembly and dissolution of parliament is governed by constitutional provisions and electoral laws, none of which appear to have been adhered to in the present circumstances.

A declaration of emergency does not automatically dissolve or suspend elected state governments. The Constitution does not empower the President to unilaterally remove or replace elected officials—such actions amount to an unconstitutional usurpation of power and a fundamental breach of Nigeria’s federal structure.

The NBA firmly asserts that the situation in Rivers State, though politically tense, does not meet the constitutional threshold for the removal of elected officials.
For a state of emergency to be declared, Section 305(3) of the Constitution outlines specific conditions, including:
1.War or external aggression against Nigeria.
2.Imminent danger of invasion or war
3.A breakdown of public order and safety to such an extent that ordinary legal measures are insufficient.
4.A clear danger to Nigeria’s existence.
5.Occurrence of any disaster or natural calamity affecting a state or a part of it.
6.Such other public danger that constitutes a threat to the Federation.
The NBA questions whether the political crisis in Rivers State has reached the level of a complete breakdown of law and order warranting the removal of the Governor and his administration. Political disagreements, legislative conflicts, or executive-legislative tensions do not constitute a justification for emergency rule. Such conflicts should be resolved through legal and constitutional mechanisms, including the judiciary, rather than executive fiat.

The purported removal of Governor Fubara, his deputy, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly is therefore unconstitutional, unlawful, and a dangerous affront to our nation’s democracy.
Furthermore, subsection (2) of Section 305 provides that:
“A Proclamation issued by the President under this section shall cease to have effect—
(a) if it is not approved by a resolution of the National Assembly within two days when the National Assembly is in session; or
(b) if the National Assembly is not in session, within ten days after it reconvenes.”

1. These provisions provide that a state of emergency declared by the President does not assume automatic validity. It requires legislative ratification within a defined timeframe to remain in effect. The NBA, therefore, emphasizes that unless the National Assembly duly approves the proclamation, the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State remains constitutionally inchoate and ineffective.

In light of the foregoing, the Nigerian Bar Association:
•Affirms that the President does not have the constitutional power to remove an elected governor under a state of emergency. Any such action is an unconstitutional encroachment on democratic governance and the autonomy of state governments.
•Calls on the National Assembly to reject any unconstitutional attempt to ratify the removal of the Rivers State Governor and other elected officials. The approval of a state of emergency must be based on strict constitutional grounds, not political expediency.
•Warns that suspending elected officials under emergency rule sets a dangerous precedent that undermines democracy and could be misused to unseat elected governments in the future.
•Demands that all actions taken in Rivers State strictly conform to constitutional provisions and Nigeria’s democratic norms.
•Encourages all stakeholders, including the judiciary, civil society, and the international community, to closely monitor the situation in Rivers State to prevent unconstitutional governance and abuse of power.

The NBA remains committed to upholding the Constitution, defending democratic governance, and ensuring that the rule of law prevails in Nigeria. A state of emergency is an extraordinary measure that must be invoked strictly within constitutional limits. The removal of elected officials under the pretext of emergency rule is unconstitutional and unacceptable.

We call on all relevant authorities to act in accordance with the law and the best interest of the country. Nigeria’s democracy must be protected at all costs, and the Constitution must be upheld as the supreme legal authority in all circumstances.

Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN
President, Nigerian Bar Association

franvincoop:
For me, as long as Obi go stand vice to Atiku under any party, Tpain is history.
Firstly, because Obi no fit do 1 term so make im no enter that trap to stand as President in 2027, im gats to hold vice till 2035, then become President till 2043.
Na my opinion be that and this is the sacrifice Obi has to make personally for a new Nigeria to be possible and to kick those shit no wipe nyash and their fake Bishops out of Abuja.
AtikuObi na Tpain, APC, Reno and co their greatest nightmare.
If Tpain like make e own labour party and NNPP, AtikuObi na winner anytime anyway, INEC or no INEC.

njelrapheal:
nice one from EBSU

helinues:
The advise to the rivers people is to continue making peace. Don't allow the politicians to turn your state into something else.

I have been reading from some people claiming militants would blow up pipeline should Fubara is impeached.

That should be regarded as pure jokes as this government will never tolerate any saboteurs on oil pipeline

To be forewarned.....