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How A President Can Declare State Of Emergency In A State by Maxymilliano(op): 7:53pm On Mar 18, 2025

Step by Step: How a President can declare State of Emergency in a state

In Nigeria, the President can declare a State of Emergency in any state under Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The process involves the following steps:

1. Grounds for Declaration

A State of Emergency can be declared if:

• There is a war or a major security threat.

• There is a breakdown of public order and safety.

• A natural disaster (like floods or epidemics) has severely affected the state.

• The state government is unable to function properly.

• The governor of the state requests it.

2. Procedure for Declaration

• The President must issue an official proclamation of a state of emergency.

• The National Assembly (Senate & House of Representatives) must approve the declaration within two days (if in session) or 10 days (if not in session).

• If the National Assembly approves, the State of Emergency remains in force for six months (and can be extended if necessary).

3. Effect of a State of Emergency

• The federal government may take over the functions of the state government.

• Security forces (military, police) may be deployed to restore order.

• Certain civil rights (e.g., movement, assembly) may be restricted.

• The Governor and State Assembly may be suspended (though this is controversial).

4. Examples of Past State of Emergency Declarations in Nigeria

• 2004 (Plateau State) – President Obasanjo declared a State of Emergency due to ethnic clashes.

• 2006 (Ekiti State) – President Obasanjo suspended the governor over a political crisis.

• 2013 (Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa States) – President Goodluck Jonathan declared a State of Emergency due to Boko Haram insurgency.

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Re: How A President Can Declare State Of Emergency In A State by Agbadocassava: 7:53pm On Mar 18, 2025

Will the suspended people come back?

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Re: How A President Can Declare State Of Emergency In A State by christejames(m): 7:58pm On Mar 18, 2025

Pablo and APC have finally bastardised the so called constitution of Nigeria 🇳🇬

grin

Pablo feeling like Idi Amin!

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Re: How A President Can Declare State Of Emergency In A State by Maxymilliano(op): 8:09pm On Mar 18, 2025

I believe Fubara will come out stronger

Tinubu had already taken side from his speech.

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Re: How A President Can Declare State Of Emergency In A State by Dalohad: 8:11pm On Mar 18, 2025

Tinubu clearly lacks the wisdom of Solomon.

Wike wanted the child (Rivers state) divided (Burnt), if he won't have it. Fubara was ready to compromise like the woman that loved her child.

King I-no-be-Solomon Tinubu, decided to burn the divide and burn the child.

My people, you can now draw your conclusion on whether your president is wise or not..

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Re: How A President Can Declare State Of Emergency In A State by adekolaelect(m): 8:18pm On Mar 18, 2025

Maxymilliano:
I believe Fubara will come out stronger

Tinubu had already taken side from his speech.

Stronger without constituted power? Dey play.

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Re: How A President Can Declare State Of Emergency In A State by Sheuns(m): 8:27pm On Mar 18, 2025

Mr. Democrat is handing part of the nation over to the military.

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Re: How A President Can Declare State Of Emergency In A State by commoditiesnig(m): 8:28pm On Mar 18, 2025

Fubara messed up really

Why will you demolish a whole state of assembly.. Am arm of Govt.

Also presenting bill to just 3HoA members.. That's political insanity.

With this SoE i believe everyone will chill now

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Re: How A President Can Declare State Of Emergency In A State by Stolen: 8:32pm On Mar 18, 2025

NASS WONT APPROVE IT.

THAT IS Y HE RUSH TO APPOINT SOMEONE FROM AKPABIO PLACE.

IT STILL WILL GO THE WAY OF WAR HE DECLARED AGAINST NIEGR REPUBLIC.

A FOOLISH VENTURE OF A MANDATE THIEF.

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Re: How A President Can Declare State Of Emergency In A State by b3llo(m): 8:33pm On Mar 18, 2025

Wike otilo

Re: How A President Can Declare State Of Emergency In A State by kmst: 8:41pm On Mar 18, 2025

'Suspend '
After the state of emergency they return

Agbadocassava:
Will the suspended people come back?

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Re: How A President Can Declare State Of Emergency In A State by Mumusaphire: 8:46pm On Mar 18, 2025

Noise will reduce

Re: How A President Can Declare State Of Emergency In A State by JagabanBorgu: 8:47pm On Mar 18, 2025

Dalohad:
Tinubu clearly lacks the wisdom of Solomon.

Wike wanted the child (Rivers state) divided (Burnt), if he won't have it. Fubara was ready to compromise like the woman that loved her child.

King I-no-be-Solomon Tinubu, decided to burn the divide and burn the child.

My people, you can now draw your conclusion on whether your president is wise or not..

Somehow, this roadside analysis is coming from a sentimental point of view

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Re: How A President Can Declare State Of Emergency In A State by Nemesis0147(m): 8:48pm On Mar 18, 2025

Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) gives the President the power to declare a state of emergency, but it does not grant him the power to suspend or remove an elected governor.
The only constitutional process for removing a governor is through impeachment by the State House of Assembly, as provided under Section 188 of the Constitution.

Na the indigenes I pity because people will go down for nothing

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Re: How A President Can Declare State Of Emergency In A State by Dalohad: 8:49pm On Mar 18, 2025

JagabanBorgu:
Somehow, this roadside analysis is coming from a sentimental point of view

It is as clear as night and day that your president is so predictable, unwise and has the I.Q of a toddler.

Na gra-gra be him way.

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Re: How A President Can Declare State Of Emergency In A State by robosky02(m): 8:49pm On Mar 18, 2025

Okay

Re: How A President Can Declare State Of Emergency In A State by JagabanBorgu: 8:50pm On Mar 18, 2025

Dalohad:
It is as clear as night and day that your president is so predictable, unwise and has the I.Q of a toddler.

Na gra-gra be him way.

Someone who has the IQ "of a toddler" is leading u and everyone reIated to u, I assume u and ur foIks have an IQ greater than Albert Einstein but that IQ Ieft u at the bottom of the food chain.
Is it not ironic?

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Re: How A President Can Declare State Of Emergency In A State by Nobody: 8:50pm On Mar 18, 2025

Dalohad:
Tinubu clearly lacks the wisdom of Solomon.

Wike wanted the child (Rivers state) divided (Burnt), if he won't have it. Fubara was ready to compromise like the woman that loved her child.

King I-no-be-Solomon Tinubu, decided to burn the divide and burn the child.

My people, you can now draw your conclusion on whether your president is wise or not..

Beer parlor analysis

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Re: How A President Can Declare State Of Emergency In A State by Originality007: 8:50pm On Mar 18, 2025

commoditiesnig:
Fubara messed up really

Why will you demolish a whole state of assembly.. Am arm of Govt.

Also presenting bill to just 3HoA members.. That's political insanity.

With this SoE i believe everyone will chill now

So y can't dey impeached him den

Re: How A President Can Declare State Of Emergency In A State by Factcheck0001: 8:51pm On Mar 18, 2025

Agbadocassava:
Will the suspended people come back?

see where nzogbu nzogbu led fubara

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Re: How A President Can Declare State Of Emergency In A State by Appletek: 8:52pm On Mar 18, 2025

Fubara is very stupid

That statement he made about boys being ready was what nailed him. Once pipelines started blowing up, he became number one suspect.

There's a possibility he didn't even know anything about it and it was done by 5th columnists.

Wike must have picked him because he's an inbred fool.

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Re: How A President Can Declare State Of Emergency In A State by Factcheck0001: 8:52pm On Mar 18, 2025

Dalohad:
Tinubu clearly lacks the wisdom of Solomon.

Wike wanted the child (Rivers state) divided (Burnt), if he won't have it. Fubara was ready to compromise like the woman that loved her child.

King I-no-be-Solomon Tinubu, decided to burn the divide and burn the child.

My people, you can now draw your conclusion on whether your president is wise or not..

your body don calm down after nzogbu nzogbu

Now epistle don start

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Re: How A President Can Declare State Of Emergency In A State by Nobody: 8:52pm On Mar 18, 2025

God bless His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR)

A step in right action!

Now Fubara can be arrested for mismanagement of public funds, arson on government infrastructure, and financing of state terrorists.

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Re: How A President Can Declare State Of Emergency In A State by spencekat(m): 8:52pm On Mar 18, 2025

What of the withheld allocation?.Mad president and judiciary.

Re: How A President Can Declare State Of Emergency In A State by robosky02(m): 8:53pm On Mar 18, 2025

Maxymilliano:
I believe Fubara will come out stronger

Tinubu had already taken side from his speech.

Exactly

Blaming Sim only
What of the assembly men that refuse to comply
What of woke whose speech and actions were inflammatory

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Re: How A President Can Declare State Of Emergency In A State by Lamasta(m): 8:53pm On Mar 18, 2025

Time will tell if this is a wise move from the FG

Re: How A President Can Declare State Of Emergency In A State by Deepspirituals: 8:53pm On Mar 18, 2025

Maxymilliano:
I believe Fubara will come out stronger

Tinubu had already taken side from his speech.

It Clearly Shows in His Speech. How can 27 Members Cross Carpeted to APC and still wants to Retain there Sit

What a Funny Country we are

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Re: How A President Can Declare State Of Emergency In A State by Dalohad: 8:53pm On Mar 18, 2025

JagabanBorgu:
Someone who has the IQ "of a toddler" is leading u and everyone reIated to u, I assume u and ur foIks have an IQ greater than Albert Einstein but that IQ Ieft u at the bottom of the food chain.
Is it not ironic?

Yes, because those with I.Q lesser than a door knob like you maybe in the majority. That is the unfortunate story of Nigeria.

How we go do na? grin

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Re: How A President Can Declare State Of Emergency In A State by spencekat(m): 8:53pm On Mar 18, 2025

Lamasta:
Time will tell if this is a wise move from the FG

It is a foolish move.

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Re: How A President Can Declare State Of Emergency In A State by NaijaCover(m): 8:54pm On Mar 18, 2025

Hmmmmmm

Re: How A President Can Declare State Of Emergency In A State by RealityKings1: 8:54pm On Mar 18, 2025

Dalohad:
Tinubu clearly lacks the wisdom of Solomon.

Wike wanted the child (Rivers state) divided (Burnt), if he won't have it. Fubara was ready to compromise like the woman that loved her child.

King I-no-be-Solomon Tinubu, decided to burn the divide and burn the child.

My people, you can now draw your conclusion on whether your president is wise or not..

You don't know anything just rest

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Re: How A President Can Declare State Of Emergency In A State by LOVEGINO(m): 8:54pm On Mar 18, 2025

Agbadocassava:
Will the suspended people come back?

they re gone for good.

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