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South-South Governors Reject Tinubu’s State Of Emergency Declaration In Rivers by Noneroone(op): 9:04am On Mar 20, 2025

STATEMENT BY THE SOUTH-SOUTH GOVERNORS' FORUM ON THE DECLARATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY IN RIVERS STATE

1. The South-South Governors' Forum notes the six-month declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, a constituent part of our Forum, and the suspension of two democratic institutions.

2. We recognise the President's constitutional duty to maintain law and order throughout Nigeria, just as we are equally mandated to securing peace and stability in our states.

3. However, the South-South Governors' Forum expresses concern that the current political situation in Rivers State does not satisfy the criteria for declaring a state of emergency as outlined in Section 305(3) of the Nigerian Constitution (as amended). This section suggests that such a declaration should be considered under specific conditions like war, external aggression, imminent invasion, breakdown of public order, existential threats to Nigeria, natural disasters, or other significant public dangers.

4. It is also worth noting that the Constitution outlines specific procedures for the removal of a governor and deputy governor, as detailed in Section 188, and similar provisions exist for the removal of members of the House of Assembly and the dissolution of parliament. In the current situation, it appears that these guidelines might not have been fully considered.

5. We believe that the political disputes in Rivers State between the Governor and the House of Assembly should, ideally, be resolved through legal and constitutional means, rather than by executive fiat.

A PATH FORWARD

6. To reduce tensions and establish a foundation for enduring peace, we propose the Rescission of the State of Emergency.

7. In the meantime, we encourage all parties to remain calm, uphold peace and the constitution of the Federal Republic of NNigeria.

8.The moment for dialogue is now.

Signed:

His Excellency Sen. Douye Diri
Governor, Bayelsa State and Chairman, South-South Governors’ Forum

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Re: South-South Governors Reject Tinubu’s State Of Emergency Declaration In Rivers by Salewa97: 9:07am On Mar 20, 2025

Tinubu no dey hear word.

If these south south governors like, make them form Tinubu council of opposition. He go still do him own.

I love my president.

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Re: South-South Governors Reject Tinubu’s State Of Emergency Declaration In Rivers by fickleawolowo: 9:10am On Mar 20, 2025

Salewa97:
Tinubu no dey hear word.

If these south south governors like, make them form Tinubu council of opposition. He go still do him own.

I love my president.

Brown roof dwellers Bot is back, you and your people are so shameless, spit

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Re: South-South Governors Reject Tinubu’s State Of Emergency Declaration In Rivers by fredoooooo: 9:21am On Mar 20, 2025

South pdp ... Na noise una dey make... una don push sim to lule ..
GCFR on the beat .. grin

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Re: South-South Governors Reject Tinubu’s State Of Emergency Declaration In Rivers by SmartPolician: 9:22am On Mar 20, 2025*

Tinubu is on the path of becoming a one-term president. You cannot keep displaying constitutional rascality thinking that Nigeria is an extension of your Lagos State.

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Re: South-South Governors Reject Tinubu’s State Of Emergency Declaration In Rivers by ogascomax: 9:22am On Mar 20, 2025*

Tinubu is a terrible leader. When some idiots support him, I see them like fools. They are not smart after all. Don't use your support for the president as an avenue to be a very stupid person. Since they cannot think, let me explain the implications of this declaration. Now he has set a future precedence that another president can decide to declare a State of emergency in the future. All of you sitting in your Western region celebrating this groose misconduct of a president. A day will come that your governors will be suspended then you will understand that you were foolish for supporting this declaration.

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Re: South-South Governors Reject Tinubu’s State Of Emergency Declaration In Rivers by Prudoh(m): 9:22am On Mar 20, 2025

Re: South-South Governors Reject Tinubu’s State Of Emergency Declaration In Rivers by Thewrath: 9:22am On Mar 20, 2025

I thought some people said it’s their “VAT” and “IGR “ big than the Atlantic and Indian oceans combined that is feeding Nigeria? Why are they so sensitive to pipeline bombings?

Crude oil na your mate? ANMABRA IS NOW 5th oil producing state in Nigeria…..gas reserves is still untapped o.

SOUTH SOUTH,KNOW YOUR ENEMIES!

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Re: South-South Governors Reject Tinubu’s State Of Emergency Declaration In Rivers by Kionrae: 9:22am On Mar 20, 2025

Salewa97:
Tinubu no dey hear word.

If these south south governors like, make them form Tinubu council of opposition. He go still do him own.

I love my president.

show me one good thing your Slave master dn achieve so far in his tenure

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Re: South-South Governors Reject Tinubu’s State Of Emergency Declaration In Rivers by treatise: 9:22am On Mar 20, 2025

Noneroone:
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/03/south-south-governors-reject-tinubus-state-of-emergency-declaration-in-rivers/

Does it include the puppet - Edo state governor?

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Re: South-South Governors Reject Tinubu’s State Of Emergency Declaration In Rivers by strangest(m): 9:23am On Mar 20, 2025

Okay good

Re: South-South Governors Reject Tinubu’s State Of Emergency Declaration In Rivers by IgOga(m): 9:23am On Mar 20, 2025

Just posturing...they need to speak to the senators and house of rep members in their states to vote against the emergency declaration today. Otherwise, it is merely politicking

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Re: South-South Governors Reject Tinubu’s State Of Emergency Declaration In Rivers by Sholaco: 9:23am On Mar 20, 2025

Who are the South South governors? 🤣😂

Re: South-South Governors Reject Tinubu’s State Of Emergency Declaration In Rivers by symbianDON(m): 9:24am On Mar 20, 2025

This is very wrong precedence being set by Tinubu

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Re: South-South Governors Reject Tinubu’s State Of Emergency Declaration In Rivers by adalame(m): 9:24am On Mar 20, 2025

Another matter that will keep them under performing for months. Watch and see how they'll face the issue and forget they have their respective jobs to do

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Re: South-South Governors Reject Tinubu’s State Of Emergency Declaration In Rivers by Iretii0511(m): 9:24am On Mar 20, 2025

Tinubu is setting a very dangerous precedence. This must not be allowed to go through for the sake of our democracy.

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Re: South-South Governors Reject Tinubu’s State Of Emergency Declaration In Rivers by Bendeco02: 9:24am On Mar 20, 2025

Nice one

They should unite and make sure the rubbish don't stand.

If they allow this man to continue like this without strong resistance then all the opposition should just forget about next elections, even beyond 2027.

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Re: South-South Governors Reject Tinubu’s State Of Emergency Declaration In Rivers by rofanx13: 9:24am On Mar 20, 2025

Re: South-South Governors Reject Tinubu’s State Of Emergency Declaration In Rivers by fitinwell: 9:24am On Mar 20, 2025

The deed is already dawn.... In Tinubu voice huh

Re: South-South Governors Reject Tinubu’s State Of Emergency Declaration In Rivers by Morenikeji090(m): 9:25am On Mar 20, 2025

You are all mad…. Nothing gonna stop Tinubu good decisions… Fubara gonna learn the hard way…

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Re: South-South Governors Reject Tinubu’s State Of Emergency Declaration In Rivers by saintbillion(m): 9:26am On Mar 20, 2025

If Tinubu wins 2027 election by votes, then Nigerians were ment for suffering and smiling

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Re: South-South Governors Reject Tinubu’s State Of Emergency Declaration In Rivers by mytime24(f): 9:26am On Mar 20, 2025

Terrible Autocracy govt

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Re: South-South Governors Reject Tinubu’s State Of Emergency Declaration In Rivers by Bigboytinz: 9:26am On Mar 20, 2025

Re: South-South Governors Reject Tinubu’s State Of Emergency Declaration In Rivers by tundegan: 9:26am On Mar 20, 2025

Tinubu is the commander in chief. His decision is final.

The South-South governors should respect that.

Re: South-South Governors Reject Tinubu’s State Of Emergency Declaration In Rivers by Stolen: 9:28am On Mar 20, 2025

TINUBU GO AND DECLARE STATE OF EMERGENCY IN LAGOS STATE,

GIVE THEM A MILITARY IGBO GOVERNOR.

OLOSHI PRESIDIOT

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Re: South-South Governors Reject Tinubu’s State Of Emergency Declaration In Rivers by bigpicture001: 9:29am On Mar 20, 2025

Salewa97:
Tinubu no dey hear word.

If these south south governors like, make them form Tinubu council of opposition. He go still do him own.

I love my president.

U don't get, democracy in is a system... The president need the boat chambers of National assembly to approve of it's emergency ruling before it takes effect... If the governor don't agree, then they could influence their senator ND representative to vote against it...

The law says the approval from the assembly must be gotten by the president within 48 hours of it's declaration of emergency in a state..

Let's see what happens today.. as today makes it 48hours later

Re: South-South Governors Reject Tinubu’s State Of Emergency Declaration In Rivers by Monday60655(m): 9:30am On Mar 20, 2025

South -South should unite and show their displeasure come 2027 general election. All these kiti kata of Tinubu and Wike is all about 2027 and not for the present happenings in Rivers State. But time shall tell.

Re: South-South Governors Reject Tinubu’s State Of Emergency Declaration In Rivers by TruthsFM: 9:31am On Mar 20, 2025

99.5% of the groups in Nigeria reject the state of emergency declared by Tinubu government. It’s highly unconstitutional

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Re: South-South Governors Reject Tinubu’s State Of Emergency Declaration In Rivers by bigdammyj: 9:33am On Mar 20, 2025

Noted.

Re: South-South Governors Reject Tinubu’s State Of Emergency Declaration In Rivers by Amber124: 9:33am On Mar 20, 2025

This people don't have sense and they lack leadership...Not saying tina is right but this governors don't have what it takes.

Re: South-South Governors Reject Tinubu’s State Of Emergency Declaration In Rivers by numericalguy(m): 9:34am On Mar 20, 2025

The same south south governors kept quiet when IP0B miscreant were pushing Fubara to his doom

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Re: South-South Governors Reject Tinubu’s State Of Emergency Declaration In Rivers by MadamExcellency: 9:34am On Mar 20, 2025

Tinubu acted prematurely and got burnt. Imagine Chief Security and Commander in Chief blaming a Governor for the security of oil installations and using the same to remove the elected Governor and the Representatives of the people.

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