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madridguy:
History of State Emergency in Nigeria:

1: The first was in 1962 when crisis started in Western Nigeria.

2: The next is Past FG not Obasanjo: 18 May 2004, the President declared state emergency in Plateau State.

3: 19 October 2006, same past FG not

Obasanjo declared a state of emergency in Ekiti State.

4: Past FG not Jonathan declared a state of emergency in some local governments in Borno and Plateau states. It was full declaration in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe States.

5: Now, Rivers state.

Honestly, I weep for this country. TINUBU is behind this, it’s obvious. As a father to the nation, he doesn’t need to take side.
What is the genesis of this, it started when Wike and his goons wanted to impeach the gov, which resulted in demolition of the assembly. (Self-defence).TINUBU or any politicians too can do this.
Wike too needed to be sanctioned. Common peace after Supreme Court , he doesn’t want rather their initial impeachment, WHY ALL THESE WICKEDNESS. There was a country truly.

E don be for Rivers State people.

Moveittothem:
If not for Federal might, what would be giving Wike the mind to fight a sitting Governor, even to the point of stating that a whole Ijaw nation is a minority inside South-South?

Let's see what comes out of it.

I hope things don't escalate 🤐

mrvitalis:
Why were the governors not removed by Jonathan?

If fubara let this slid he is a full
I know supreme Court are working for Tinubu but let them establish it as a law

So when Lagos governor is suspend for agboro fight no body would complain

They removed Fayose, heavens did not fall. The same Supreme Court gave judgment and it was not followed. This is a victory for Fubara though

ll24:
Honestly, I weep for this country. TINUBU is behind this, it’s obvious. As a father to the nation, he doesn’t need to take side.
What is the genesis of this, it started when Wike and his goons wanted to impeach the gov, which resulted in demolition of the assembly. (Self-defence).TINUBU or any politicians too can do this.
Wike too needed to be sanctioned. Common peace after Supreme Court , he doesn’t want rather their initial impeachment, WHY ALL THESE WICKEDNESS. There was a country truly.

You saw demolition of the State House of Assembly as self defense. I give up on you

I wondered, the state of assembly he met even before he dreamt of becoming the governor, many people knows the truth but they won't say it.
quote author=casualobserver post=134601539]

If not for stupidity and listening to enemies disguised as friends why would a governor demolish a state house of assembly![/quote]

madridguy:
History of State Emergency in Nigeria:

1: The first was in 1962 when crisis started in Western Nigeria.

2: The next is Past FG not Obasanjo: 18 May 2004, the President declared state emergency in Plateau State.

3: 19 October 2006, same past FG not Obasanjo declared a state of emergency in Ekiti State.

4: Past FG not Jonathan declared a state of emergency in some local governments in Borno and Plateau states. It was full declaration in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe States.

5: Now, Rivers state.

Whenever I see a social media handle with a Yoruba name, I instantly know that the post is just going to be t*rribly st*pid.

serverconnect:
National Assemby has not endorsed the state of emergency in Rivers State. I hope peace will return in the state.

Are you referring to the National Assembly full of RUBBER STAMPS? Because they are capable of passing anything,.even if it is sh*t.

It's not about not having the balls, but because it's against the law, and authoritarian in nature

shadrach77:
With due respect you lack wisdom sir. During the Obasanjo SoE the governors were removed. Jonathan didn't removed any governor cause he didn't have the balls to do it

Wike is finished without knowing it though he may be relishing the fallout in Rivers State presently.

shadrach77:
With due respect you lack wisdom sir. During the Obasanjo SoE the governors were removed. Jonathan didn't removed any governor cause he didn't have the balls to do it

Don't mind the old man who could remember vividly what happened in 1960s but couldn't remember how Obasanjo bundled Governor Fayose out of the Ekiti Government house and Fayose escaped via a car boot. He was declared wanted if not Tinubu that offered him Asylum at Lagos Government house. Fayose later repaid Tinubu by supporting him in the last election even though they are in different parties.

What are we saying and what are you saying? How this matter take concern each other? Sanwo Olu dey fight assembly? Him demolish the Lagos state house of assembly complex?

mrvitalis:
Why were the governors not removed by Jonathan?

If fubara let this slid he is a full
I know supreme Court are working for Tinubu but let them establish it as a law

So when Lagos governor is suspend for agboro fight no body would complain

casualobserver:
If not for stupidity and listening to enemies disguised as friends why would a governor demolish a state house of assembly!

Apart from that, he made a statement recently that when the time comes, we will tell the boys what to do.

Secondly a militant issued a statement yesterday threatening to bomb pipelines and you as a governor kept quiet?

He will regret his ill advised moves right now.

Skolkid:
I just pray this will yield desired results

It will only worsen it
seems Baba Tinubu is scared of Wike
Just call Wike to order , the lawmakers will cam down and allow Fubara pass the budget , everything will go on smoothly till 2027 where winer will take all

madridguy:
History of State Emergency in Nigeria:

1: The first was in 1962 when crisis started in Western Nigeria.

2: The next is Past FG not Obasanjo: 18 May 2004, the President declared state emergency in Plateau State.

3: 19 October 2006, same past FG not Obasanjo declared a state of emergency in Ekiti State.

4: Past FG not Jonathan declared a state of emergency in some local governments in Borno and Plateau states. It was full declaration in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe States.

5: Now, Rivers state.

Were the then Governors during the state of emergency also suspended?

casualobserver:
If not for stupidity and listening to enemies disguised as friends why would a governor demolish a state house of assembly!

Apart from that, he made a statement recently that when the time comes, we will tell the boys what to do.

Secondly a militant issued a statement yesterday threatening to bomb pipelines and you as a governor kept quiet?

Spotted

bestman09:
Tinubu is really daft. Why not suspend wike too?
For me, it's a one sided action by this daft President.

He should have also suspended Wike as a minister and from FEC for being a major player to the problem
Even the military administrator na wike man. Hope this action will restore real peace in Port Harcourt

Suspend Wike as who? Governor or deputy governor, or as elected member of HOA.

We kept telling you people but you kept supporting Fubara illegality because of hatred for Wike.

Tell me one single law Wike has broken and I’d tell you at least 5 that Fubara broke.

In Wike’s voice, “you keep saying nothing will happen, now something has happened”

serverconnect:
National Assemby has not endorsed the state of emergency in Rivers State. I hope peace will return in the state.

I hope you are not thinking the national assembly will object? The arm of the govt is a stoogeto the the yeye govt in place biko!

btaliat:
That of 1962, I can remember vividly, Akintola was removed and replaced by Majekodunmi. During Jonathan and Obasanjo, I am not sure the governors were removed, in fact, they were not removed. Why did president remove popularly elected governor in Rivers? Is it constitutional? Governor can only be impeached not sacked.

All these acts will only aggravate matters. I just hope we the citizens, need to be united, praise and blame the government whenever the need arises, rather than playing sycophants to every of their move.

May God heal the country.

tunji olurin was appointed as sole administrator in ekiti when state of emergency was declared!

mrvitalis:
Why were the governors not removed by Jonathan?

If fubara let this slid he is a full
I know supreme Court are working for Tinubu but let them establish it as a law

So when Lagos governor is suspend for agboro fight no body would complain

The President has powers to declare a state of emergency.

The constitution states: 305(1) Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the President may by instrument published in the Official Gazette of the Government of the Federation issue a Proclamation of a state of emergency in the Federation or any part
thereof.

(2) The President shall immediately after the publication, transmit copies of the Official Gazette of the Government of the Federation containing the proclamation including the details of the emergency to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, each of whom shall forthwith convene or arrange for a meeting of the House of which he is President or Speaker, as the case may be, to consider the situation and decide whether or not to pass a resolution approving the Proclamation.

Constitutional provisions do not in anyway empower president to depose a demoratically elected governor of a state in the name of "state of emergency"

bestman09:
Tinubu is really daft. [b]Why not suspend wike too?
[/b]For me, it's a one sided action by this daft President.

He should have also suspended Wike as a minister and from FEC for being a major player to the problem
Even the military administrator na wike man. Hope this action will restore real peace in Port Harcourt

He is not daft-He is evil. You people dont get it, Tinubu wants Fubara out so that Wike can write Rivers state for him the same way he did in 2023 election. Tinubu has lost grounds in the North-the region that won him the election in 2023...he needs to gain as much grounds as possible in the south against 2027...Rivers has the highest number of registered voters after Lagos in the south, and he know say Lagos get as e be. he needs someone to be in charge of rivers on his behalf. When Rivers people were calling on Mr. president to intervene all along, i just dey laugh at them, Tinubu should intervene in a matter he is architecting to help him in 2027. Ofcourse this will restore peace, but Rivers people should know that 85 to 90% of their votes in 2027 is already recorded for Tinubu. Next 6 months will be used to whip the Chief Judge of Rivers in line, appointments will be made by new Wike man in government(on Wike's recommendation). By the time Fubara gets back(if he ever gets back) he is weakened already. Infact Wike and his people can even scheme and blow 1 pipeline again or building to get the State of emergency extended. Before u know it 2027 election is here

Skolkid:
I just pray this will yield desired results .
Almighty God, Please let my helpers be among people reading this comment. I'm so dry and I need to be rescued, any amount will be appreciated I'm taking basic 3 and salary have not been paid. Currently, I'm working on getting other job.
Your support will help me get through this difficult period.Thank you and God bless

Thank God you have a job only salary are delayed and you are here shamelessly begging unemployed people who full nairaland. Once you receive salary you won't plan on how to spend it to remain until you receive next salary. Abeg shift one side make we see see real people that need help not people like you.

BreconHills:
The President has powers to declare a state of emergency.

The constitution states: 305(1) Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the President may by instrument published in the Official Gazette of the Government of the Federation issue a Proclamation of a state of emergency in the Federation or any part
thereof.

(2) The President shall immediately after the publication, transmit copies of the Official Gazette of the Government of the Federation containing the proclamation including the details of the emergency to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, each of whom shall forthwith convene or arrange for a meeting of the House of which he is President or Speaker, as the case may be, to consider the situation and decide whether or not to pass a resolution approving the Proclamation.

Where did it say declaring state of emergency equals suspending the governor?

It does not matter.
Chicago bobo is the Last president of Nigeria. The aim is to destroy Northern Hegemony and make the geographical expression unattractive to them. By 2026, the North will be requesting for Mazi Nnamdi Kanu's release, and by then, they will have a clearer picture of Tinubu's agenda....but it will be too late.

madridguy:
History of State Emergency in Nigeria:

1: The first was in 1962 when crisis started in Western Nigeria.

2: The next is Past FG not Obasanjo: 18 May 2004, the President declared state emergency in Plateau State.

3: 19 October 2006, same past FG not Obasanjo declared a state of emergency in Ekiti State.

4: Past FG not Jonathan declared a state of emergency in some local governments in Borno and Plateau states. It was full declaration in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe States.

5: Now, Rivers state.

gentleguy1975:
tunji olurin was appointed as sole administrator in ekiti when state of emergency was declared!

The case in 2006. The assembly already impeach the governor and the governor resigned some minutes before the impeachment. The state wan in Tranctrum and confusion.

You sure you sleep well so? I think you need to go back to sleep.

Spinflow:
It does not matter.
Chicago bobo is the Last president of Nigeria. The aim is to destroy Northern Hegemony and make the geographical expression unattractive to them. By 2026, the North will be requesting for Mazi Nnamdi Kanu's release, and by then, they will have a clearer picture of Tinubu's agenda....but it will be too late.

gentleguy1975:
tunji olurin was appointed as sole administrator in ekiti when state of emergency was declared!

Thanks for the information. I just read it up to confirm. You will be shocked to know that Tinubu was one of the people in Nigeria that criticized Obasanjo, declared what he did as illegal.

Though, this is Nigeria, we are quick to compare the bad with bad. I know your answer will still be since Obasanjo suspended the governor, nothing stopped Tinubu from doing the same.

But I will like you to only say if it is illegal or not.

mrvitalis:
Where did it say declaring state of emergency equals suspending the governor?

A state of emergency suspends civil law in the affected states including many freedoms and even rights under the constitution. In that wise what role does a sitting governor have, what is his function and what responsibilities can he undertake seeing that the fabric on which those responsibilities lie no longer exists. Will he restrain the deployment of troops, anul a curfew or stop the army from taking over sensitive places including his own residence?

As law does not envisage a lacuna or state of chaos, an administrator is appointed. Is it possible then to have two captains of the same ship? One with the force of arms and one without.

The Presidency as an office waited too long. The day the executive arm of government in Rivers State demolished the state house of assembly is the day the state of emergency should have been declared- on that day the principle of the separation of powers was abrogated.

In any case, the governor has not been removed, he and the state house of assembly have been suspended for a time limited period while security is imposed.

Surprised you are only focused on the governor and not the legislative function which received the same treatment.

Finally it is NASS that will cast the vote when the Presidential proclamation is read and debated today. In the meantime there can not be a lacuna in leadership - hence the interim appointment of an administrator

ll24:
Honestly, I weep for this country. TINUBU is behind this, it’s obvious. As a father to the nation, he doesn’t need to take side.
What is the genesis of this, it started when Wike and his goons wanted to impeach the gov, which resulted in demolition of the assembly. (Self-defence).TINUBU or any politicians too can do this.
Wike too needed to be sanctioned. Common peace after Supreme Court , he doesn’t want rather their initial impeachment, WHY ALL THESE WICKEDNESS. There was a country truly.

There is no reason under which the executive function can tear down the building in which elected representatives conduct their business. The doctrine of the separation of powers does not permit such an action.

Which is why it is NASS that has the deciding vote on the state of emergency, the President has only interim powers.

btaliat:
Thanks for the information. I just read it up to confirm. You will be shocked to know that Tinubu was one of the people in Nigeria that criticized Obasanjo, declared what he did as illegal.

Though, this is Nigeria, we are quick to compare the bad with bad. I know your answer will still be since Obasanjo suspended the governor, nothing stopped Tinubu from doing the same.

But I will like you to only say if it is illegal or not.

oh, I only reminded you that same thing happened in ekiti, not necessarily saying whether it's right or wrong