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Tinubu's Move In Rivers State Could Signal Fall Of 'Godfatherism' In Nigeria –Sowore.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IksKAsz-QSE

Sowore condemned the removal of democratically elected officials in Rivers State, accusing Tinubu of not only acting as a godfather but also abusing his position as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Human rights activist and #RevolutionNow convener, Comrade Omoyele Sowore, has predicted that the political crisis in Rivers State and President Bola Tinubu's alleged impunity in declaring a state of emergency and suspending elected officials could mark the beginning of the downfall of more political "godfathers" in Nigeria.

"What President Bola Tinubu did was characteristic of godfathers, who 'take absolute control of the space whenever they are granted the opportunity to do so,'" Sowore said while featuring on an Arise Television programme on godfatherism in politics with Ruth Osime.

Sowore condemned the removal of democratically elected officials in Rivers State, accusing Tinubu of not only acting as a godfather but also abusing his position as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

"He's not just doing it as a godfather; he's abusing his position as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria," Sowore emphasised.

Sowore pointed to a conspiracy behind the situation, claiming that all arms of government are controlled by three major godfathers: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, who he said influences the Nigerian judiciary; Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who controls the legislative arm; and President Tinubu, who leads the executive.

"These three individuals were former governors and senators who had risen through the ranks of impunity and made it to the top, which is why Nigeria is in trouble," Sowore explained.

Sowore recalled that when Tinubu was governor of Lagos State, he had warned the then-President of Nigeria that declaring a state of emergency in Lagos would spell the end of democracy. Now, as president, Tinubu has done exactly that—exercising absolute power and daring Nigerians to challenge him.

He said, "Don't forget, this same President Tinubu, when he was Lagos State governor, promised the president of Nigeria then that if he declared a state of emergency in Lagos, that would be the end of democracy.

“He's president now, and he has done it, and he has done it with absolute power, daring the Nigerian people to challenge him or do anything about it.

"This is very unfortunate but as you have seen, this might as well be the beginning of the downfall of more godfathers."

When asked whether Nyesom Wike aspired to replicate Tinubu's model of political dominance, Sowore stated that their interests were the same.

"What you must understand is that Wike, Tinubu, and Akpabio are all interested in controlling Nigeria's most lucrative states, including Rivers, Lagos, and Akwa Ibom, and that their goal is to hijack resources, silence opposing voices, and consolidate their control," Sowore explained.

Sowore described it as "state capture," a form of criminal control over the political, social, and economic landscape.

"This is referred to as state capture; that is what you're seeing. Tinubu tried it in Lagos just three weeks ago," Sowore noted.

Source: https://saharareporters.com/2025/03/23/tinubus-move-rivers-state-could-signal-fall-godfatherism-nigeria-sowore

💯 percent correct.

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Not in a country that's full of learned fools like Reno Omokri.

Godfatherism will never die in Nigeria.

Its only the names that will change.

Tinubu is the godfather of all godfathers now.

I need godfathers like Wike and Tinubu

Happenings lately has made me believe as someone said that Nigeria is a zoo. George Orwell's animal farm, to me is the best way to describe Nigeria. They should continue with their lawlessness, the end will truly justify the means......

I do not like tilumbu but he is good at playing dark politics

So from the wiked one controlling rivers directly, he would have to go and lobby to have his say with the new sole administrator just like every other person.

Tilumbu doesn't need the wiked one for now , the wiked one needs Tilumbu like blood

If after six months he doesn't brow beat fubara into submission, there would be more problems esp an extension of the state of emergency. There maybe more unrest to perpetuating the elongation of the state of emergency

Tilumbu and the wiked one are playing a complicated game of cheese and 2027 would show who has the final cards because whether wike is able to deliver or not, Tilumbu would not want to keep him because of how power drunk the wiked one is as his wings would need to be clipped.

Believe it or not, the wiked one has burnt to many bridges to keep his standing with APC, If he is stripped of his ministerial post, he has almost nothing

famology:
I need godfathers like Wike and Tinubu

Be careful what you wish for

Same Tinubu that tried severally to resolve Rivers state Issue.

- Was it Tinubu that demolished the Rivers state house of Assembly?
- Was it Tinubu that withheld the salary of legislative members in Rivers state?
- Was it Tinubu that blew up critical infrastructures like oil pipelines? e.t.c

Opposition is officially dead in Nigeria if this is the kind of news the so called opposition can be cooking up.

Tinubu will fall, and so will Wike!

famology:
I need godfathers like Wike and Tinubu

Because you are corrupt and rotten.

All i know is that any other president can wake up one morning in the future, and declare a state of emergency in Lagos State and sack everyone at Alausa, including members of the House of Assembly. That will end the ubiquitous Tinubu dynasty in one move. Once and for all. So easy and we have been plotting with different party arrangements..Very interesting..
Na Tinubu himself gave us the blueprint..

famology:
I need godfathers like Wike and Tinubu

There is hardly a politician in Nigeria without godfathers. From the local councillors to the senators. They all have godfathers.

Well articulated

Godfatherism is a necessary evil.

Yeah

Sowore abeg comot road.

tuoyoojo:
I do not like tilumbu but he is good at playing dark politics

So from the wiked one controlling rivers directly, he would have to go and lobby to have his say with the new sole administrator just like every other person.

Tilumbu doesn't need the wiked one for now , the wiked one needs Tilumbu like blood

If after six months he doesn't brow beat fubara into submission, there would be more problems esp an extension of the state of emergency. There maybe more unrest to perpetuating the elongation of the state of emergency

Tilumbu and the wiked one are playing a complicated game of cheese and 2027 would show who has the final cards because whether wike is able to deliver or not, Tilumbu would not want to keep him because of how power drunk the wiked one is as his wings would need to be clipped.

Believe it or not, the wiked one has burnt to many bridges to keep his standing with APC, If he is stripped of his ministerial post, he has almost nothing

any thing way anybody want do, if them no field southerner, id still continue with the mafian three.

In a failed nation like Nigeria, anything is possible. The truth is, no human being with a working brain will want to hear anything APC again in Nigeria. These people have ruined the country beyond redemption.

tuoyoojo:
I do not like tilumbu but he is good at playing dark politics

So from the wiked one controlling rivers directly, he would have to go and lobby to have his say with the new sole administrator just like every other person.

Tilumbu doesn't need the wiked one for now , the wiked one needs Tilumbu like blood

If after six months he doesn't brow beat fubara into submission, there would be more problems esp an extension of the state of emergency. There maybe more unrest to perpetuating the elongation of the state of emergency

Tilumbu and the wiked one are playing a complicated game of cheese and 2027 would show who has the final cards because whether wike is able to deliver or not, Tilumbu would not want to keep him because of how power drunk the wiked one is as his wings would need to be clipped.

Believe it or not, the wiked one has burnt to many bridges to keep his standing with APC, If he is stripped of his ministerial post, he has almost nothing

Tinubu had this advantage from day one, deal with Fubara directly and forget Wike. Everything would have gone smoothly instead of this constitutional mess and further loss of trust from your allies. Do silent deal with governor, sprinkle small show working and Rivers people will follow you

Oga,go rest!
Even in America ( USA)- President Trump is a godfather to many- for without his -(Influence and Money 💰 -many can not win their States or being Legislators.
That is Democracy- not AUTOCRACY!

famology:
I need godfathers like Wike and Tinubu

You don't know the road to their house?

adamusuleiman1:
Same Tinubu that tried severally to resolve Rivers state Issue.

- Was it Tinubu that demolished the Rivers state house of Assembly?
- Was it Tinubu that withheld the salary of legislative members in Rivers state?
- Was it Tinubu that blew up critical infrastructures like oil pipelines? e.t.c

Opposition is officially dead in Nigeria if this is the kind of news the so called opposition can be cooking up.

how does any of these questions justify the balant violation of the constitution? focus on your cow and the bush, leave politics men, ya head never develop well to understand wetin dey sup😂

Sowore just dey talk trash as usual.

How can he equate the state of emergency with godfatherism?

Godfathers don't last.
One wrong step and they could be long gone.
Go and watch the film, 'The Godfather', and come here, as a ronu miscreant, to pretend that tinubu is your god and father.

Welcum:
Not in a country that's full of learned fools like Reno Omokri.

Omokri is not learned but deceitful

I have never seen any ugly person with a good heart.
As their face ugly, na so their heart dey.

tuoyoojo:
I do not like tilumbu but he is good at playing dark politics

So from the wiked one controlling rivers directly, he would have to go and lobby to have his say with the new sole administrator just like every other person.

Tilumbu doesn't need the wiked one for now , the wiked one needs Tilumbu like blood

If after six months he doesn't brow beat fubara into submission, there would be more problems esp an extension of the state of emergency. There maybe more unrest to perpetuating the elongation of the state of emergency

Tilumbu and the wiked one are playing a complicated game of cheese and 2027 would show who has the final cards because whether wike is able to deliver or not, Tilumbu would not want to keep him because of how power drunk the wiked one is as his wings would need to be clipped.

Believe it or not, the wiked one has burnt to many bridges to keep his standing with APC, If he is stripped of his ministerial post, he has almost nothing

wike is the current president

Pipe dream ...PBAT is different from 'any other president '. Get that into your thick skull

owobokiri:
All i know is that any other president can wake up one morning in the future, and declare a state of emergency in Lagos State and sack everyone at Alausa, including members of the House of Assembly. That will end the ubiquitous Tinubu dynasty in one move. Once and for all. So easy and we have been plotting with different party arrangements..Very interesting..
Na Tinubu himself gave us the blueprint..