₦airaland Forum

Dear Sunday Dare,

Many thanks for your sharp epistle,

Kindly note that even your principal knows that in the core north the game is evidently over especially the muslim dominated areas.

Why is there no project going on Benue...is Benue not part of North?

temitope27:
Kwankwaso is just trying to pull the neck of obidient, we know where he stands

ASIWAJU till 2031

Of all the necks he is trying to pull off, it's the Obidients' neck.
This Obidient movement must be a powerful force, I must say.

zoer:
In that AKR road PROJECT (ABUJA KADUNA KANO) SIR YOU LIED.
Tinubu did not start that project.
Buhari did.

Why lie ?

Na wa oo

When olodo have data they cause nuisance
The one he started was listed first.
The one he is funding was also listed. What is the difference between buhari and tinubu is it not called continuation. Come Abeokuta to see abiodun abandoned all amosun project. Most projects were buhari initiative not execution and the minister for works that initiated those projects na fashola Lagos boy, a brother of city boy.

A CALL FOR CLARITY AND CONSTITUTIONAL INTERPRETATION:
The Rivers State Case Before the Supreme Court

I am not a politician, and I have no intention of becoming one at this time - even though I studied Political Science and was actively involved in student politics, at some point, contested and won an election on campus, which led to my emergence as the Speaker of the Students' Union Government Parliament. My decision not to enter politics is not because I am a clergyman or that it is somehow sinful. No. Politics, in itself, is not a sin. As members of society, we are all inevitably affected by political decisions made through the mechanisms of governance, particularly within the framework of the Social Contract Theory.

However, my personal decision to avoid politics is based on the unfortunate reality of our present political climate - one that has been marred by partisanship, manipulation, and a troubling lack of accountability. That said, my interest in this matter stems not from partisan loyalty, but from a genuine concern for constitutional order and the future of democratic governance in Nigeria.

On March 18, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared a six-month State of Emergency in Rivers State under Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution, suspending the elected Governor, Deputy Governor, and all Members of the State Assembly. He appointed Retired Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas as the Sole Administrator.

In response, seven - and later eleven - PDP Governors filed a suit (SC/CV/329/2025) at the Supreme Court. They argue that the President lacks constitutional authority to suspend elected officials or dissolve state institutions via emergency rule - claiming this violates Sections 1(2), 5(2), 176, 180, 188, 192, and 305.

They’re asking the apex court among others to:
1. Nullify the emergency declaration and the suspension of democratic institutions.
2. Prohibit future abuse of such power.
3. Void the appointment of a sole administrator.

Since then, many of us are left wondering: Why has the Supreme Court not delivered judgment on this matter?

What is delaying the hearing and determination of the case? Is there an intentional stalling of justice to allow the situation to be overtaken by events and, thereby, justify an eventual ruling that favours the presidency?

Let me be clear: this is not about Governor Siminalayi Fubara, former Governor Nyesom Wike, or President Bola Tinubu. Frankly, I am not concerned with their individual political ambitions or internal rivalries. Most of our contemporary politicians, regardless of how they try to rebrand themselves or appeal to the public, have historically not demonstrated genuine care for the welfare of the masses.

My concern lies with the integrity of our constitutional democracy and the rule of law. We are a federal republic, and in a federal system, governmental powers are constitutionally divided between the national and subnational governments. The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) makes provision for the autonomy of democratically elected officials at both the state and national levels.

Thus, can a sitting President, unilaterally and without due process, suspend a democratically elected governor or dissolve institutions created by the Constitution? If so, where does the Constitution permit such action? If not, what is the constitutional remedy? These are the questions that demand urgent and authoritative interpretation from the Supreme Court.

If this issue remains unresolved, it may set a dangerous precedent that future Presidents could exploit. It opens a constitutional vacuum that could lead to executive tyranny - a scenario where elected state officials may be suspended at will by federal authorities under vague claims of "Emergency Rule."

Therefore, we respectfully call on the Supreme Court of Nigeria to give this case the attention it urgently deserves. We also appeal to constitutional lawyers, civil society organizations, and all defenders of democracy and justice to speak up and demand clarity and accountability.

Let this not be swept under the carpet. For the sake of constitutional governance and the preservation of democratic norms, we ask:

Why has this case not been given a speedy hearing?

This is not a matter of party politics, but a call for justice, legality, and constitutional fidelity. The future of our democracy may very well depend on how this moment is handled.

God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

— Pastor Jerry A. H.

Sheuns:
Why una dey use style beg na.

So una no even fit call their bluff.

When Buhari was accused of marginalizing the SE, did his advisers come to debunk anything? I don’t remember them coming to list projects in the SE.

You said Northern votes cannot make anyone president, yet you guys tremble whenever some powerful northerners tell their fellow people how Tinubu govt has made life hard for them and abandoned them.

cry cry bush baby, everybody knows northern vote is important but Tinubu just need about 40% and sweep south west and south south which is certain in 2027. South east is inconsequential to apc cos they won three consecutive elections without their input. Head or tail, till will get atleast 40% he will get massive votes in south south that will checkmate Atiku votes from North. APC dash you SE votes to Atiku but if obi contest one is own which is 90% likely, then Tinubu will start celebrating by 2pm.

There's no need to explain anything, it is the usual victim card always being played by northern politicians. Just two years out of power they are already shouting marginalization.
But thank God we still have some sincere and patriotic ones among them.

Tinubumustgo:
Tinubu’s so-called "projects" in the North are either repackaged old initiatives, slow-moving, or poorly executed while the Southwest gets real-time priority in budgets, appointments, and infrastructure.

Exactly!

For one, Abuja-Kaduna-Kano express way was commenced in Buhari’s administration.
I was on the road from its beginning till where it is now.

Then what did he do in ABUTH and JUTH, instead of just list hospitals that have been very functional, like he built them from the scratch?

Hemanwel:
I thought they said they've signed Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso?

Imagine having Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, El-Rufai, Amaechi, etc, in one camp and having to slug it out against the incumbent.

I swear, before election start sef, these guys have won already, because na dem get the masses/numbers for hand.

it just you mere wish and you too knows it won't happen cos desperate Atiku, obi and kwankwanso will last last contest alone. Ameachi will be Atiku's running mate.

Hemanwel:
I thought they said they've signed Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso?

Imagine having Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, El-Rufai, Amaechi, etc, in one camp and having to slug it out against the incumbent.

I swear, before election start sef, these guys have won already, because na dem get the masses/numbers for hand.

Kwankwaso is a big sell out, he is a big Tinubu supporter, all these ones na show off believe me. Kwankwaso is in politics to negotiate for himself/his political relevance. This one is to get the coalition to warm up to him, then he breaks them at them at the right time. The last election he knew he had only Kano. He knew him on the ballot was essentially pro-APC he is playing you guys

Sheuns:
Why una dey use style beg na.

So una no even fit call their bluff.

When Buhari was accused of marginalizing the SE, did his advisers come to debunk anything? I don’t remember them coming to list projects in the SE.

You said Northern votes cannot make anyone president, yet you guys tremble whenever some powerful northerners tell their fellow people how Tinubu govt has made life hard for them and abandoned them.

Thank God for the drafters of Nigeria constitution especially our electoral law that makes it impossible for the votes of a single region alone to make someone president even if they give such 100% of their votes.

Tinubu didn't win the majority of northern votes in the last presidential election yet he became president.

Tinubu is more focused on Coaster biscuit highway. Money for next election must be harvested .. I heard they are taking 300m+ dollars again

By the time Tinubu finish with Naija. The next presi. dent go turn bega

AMINDA:
would you be saying this if Kwankwaso had decamped to APC yesterday? Oya, now tell us how irrelevant Kwankwaso has become. How is Tinubu fairer than Buhari when Buhari shared appointments across the North (Northwest, Northeast and North Central) but Tinubu is only focused on the Southwest and Yoruba speaking parts of the North Central? Are you one if those who suddenly remembers that the North is one when it concerns appointments?

I am glad that you acknowledged Buhari sharing his lopsided appointments across the northern geopolitical zones,without being fair to the south. You are apparently one of those who say the north is one when it comes to politics,but you disaggregate the north when it comes to appointments.

we keep deceiving ourselves, Nigeria should not be a country. Northern leaders and their surrogates at the southern part do not want any developmental change to the entity named Nigeria by the colonial masters.
They are bitter at the arbitage blockage at CBN, They are bitter at blockage of the loopholes in petroleum industry, bitter at Lagos - calabar highway, but were happy at sokoto to Niger/Niyame train connection,don't want or not happy at sokoto to Badary because it is going to alter their invisibility to the southerners, i don't know why..
so in Kwakwanso presidency, south should not expect any meaningful developments.
Enough of time wasting as a country..

Kwankwaso went specific with the Abuja-Kano road construction. Let Sunday Dare tell people the real reason why the project was revoked from Julius Berger and given to a nondescript contractor which no known antecedent of such a project

Apcshit:
Kwankwasiya for 2027 na man you be abeg na man you be

kid, you think kwankwaso can defeat PBAT?

zoer:
In that AKR road PROJECT (ABUJA KADUNA KANO) SIR YOU LIED.
Tinubu did not start that project.
Buhari did.

Why lie ?

Na wa oo

Did Buhari start the 2nd Niger Bridge?
He was the one that built it 95%.
Buhari abandoned metroline that was being built then by Jakande.That was a wicked thing to do.
Tinubu has continued all the projects Buhari didn't finish.Most in the North because that is where projects are always concentrated as if the South doesn't exist.
We can help them to end Nigeria if they so want and this is what some of us even want.

dapadawee:
When olodo have data they cause nuisance
The one he started was listed first.
The one he is funding was also listed. What is the difference between buhari and tinubu is it not called continuation. Come Abeokuta to see abiodun abandoned all amosun project. Most projects were buhari initiative not execution and the minister for works that initiated those projects na fashola Lagos boy, a brother of city boy.

Why is it that whenever anybody oppose tinubu you guys result to insults?

Are you guys not properly trained?

I agree say i be olodo but proof me wrong on what I said.....

Putinofrussia:
Did Buhari start the 2bd Niger Bridge?
He was the one that built it 95%.
Buhari abandoned metroline that was being built then by Jakande.That was a wicked thing to do.
Tinubu has continued all the projects Buhari didn't finish.Most in the North because that is where projects are always concentrated as if the South doesn't exist.
We can help them to end Nigeria if they so want and this is what some of us even want.

I only talk wetinAi know about AKR ROAD
PROJECT...

TINUBU ID CONTINUING THE ORIJECT THAT FINE BUT NO BE HIM START THE PROJECT AS LISTED ABOVE.

Softmirror:
Buhari was teaching the South East Python dance then. No time for nonsense. 😁😁😁

Where's the Buhari now? Hajahahajah

diabeticdeals:
Kwankwaso just wants to excite his followers. The stats show that bulk of Nigeria's monies go to the northerners.

still they won't be contended if they are tired they should go they don't want each region to be maintaining what they are realising they hate alcohol(beer) yet they collect revenue generated from it......I like BAT all he needs to do is to improve the economy so that hunger can varnish from our land

zoer:
I only talk wetinAi know about AKR ROAD
PROJECT...

TINUBU ID CONTINUING THE ORIJECT THAT FINE BUT NO BE HIM START THE PROJECT AS LISTED ABOVE.

Buhari only awarded it in 2017.
Was it built?No,of course.
Out of magnanimity and the support of the North,Tinubu brought it back on board and he will complete it.

The Abuja-Kaduna-Kano expressway reconstruction project was initially approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) under President Muhammadu Buhari's administration in December 2017. The initial contract was awarded to Julius Berger Nigeria Plc. However, the project was later re-awarded to Inforquest Nigerian Limited in January 2025. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu flagged off the reconstruction project, with Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State representing him at the event.

Sermwell:
Where's the Buhari now? Hajahahajah

Where is Ojukwu?

Kwankwaso is playing games.....

Should this even be a topic lmao!!!! Buhari openly said you won’t compare what he will do for those who voted for him and those who voted against him and even at that Tinubu still dey try for North and una dey complain bunch of entitled people 😂😂😂😂

Sheuns:
Why una dey use style beg na.

So una no even fit call their bluff.

When Buhari was accused of marginalizing the SE, did his advisers come to debunk anything? I don’t remember them coming to list projects in the SE.

You said Northern votes cannot make anyone president, yet you guys tremble whenever some powerful northerners tell their fellow people how Tinubu govt has made life hard for them and abandoned them.

Facts have to be stated, Jagaban's team works according to their own plans NOT the way zombiedients want.

Sheuns:
Why una dey use style beg na.

So una no even fit call their bluff.

When Buhari was accused of marginalizing the SE, did his advisers come to debunk anything? I don’t remember them coming to list projects in the SE.

You said Northern votes cannot make anyone president, yet you guys tremble whenever some powerful northerners tell their fellow people how Tinubu govt has made life hard for them and abandoned them.

They are always fearful of the North. I havent seen a set of people as afraid of the North like that. Let there be a communal clash between hausas and.yorubas,you wont see them condem the northerners. They might still find igbo people to blame.

And this is not about all yorubas,it is only the APC gang and their supporters in the SW. I dont know why they are that fearful..

A major sign of cowardice is that. Isnt it?

Holdup247:
kid, you think kwankwaso can defeat PBAT?

Yes in Kano hands down

He meant northerners won't be stealing liking malami in this regime, so tilumbu shop appoint a northern stealing agent.

zoer:
In that AKR road PROJECT (ABUJA KADUNA KANO) SIR YOU LIED.
Tinubu did not start that project.
Buhari did.

Why lie ?

Na wa oo

If Tinubu decides to abandon it nko? Make una search una sense before talking.