Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Mar
24
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
Dr. Kalu Writes Open Letter To President Tinubu on Rivers State Emergency Declaration

Dr. Kalu Writes Open Letter To President Tinubu on Rivers State Emergency Declaration

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CHIEF DR. EMEKA KALUCHAIRMAN/CEO, ECK FOUNDATIONWORLD HEADQUARTERS, UNITED STATESMARCH 23, 2025 His Excellency President Ahmed Bola TinubuPresident of the Federal Republic of NigeriaAso Villa, Abuja Your Excellency, I am writing to express my profound concern regarding your recent decision to declare a state of emergency and the removal of an elected Governor from office. This action has raised serious questions about the health of our democracy, as it appears that democratic processes are being truncated and the will of the people, as expressed through the ballot box, is being undermined. Furthermore, I am deeply troubled that the removal of the…
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Mar
19
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
APC Chieftain Condemns Declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers State

APC Chieftain Condemns Declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers State

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I, Chief Chidiebere J. Okoh, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, am compelled to express my utmost dismay and disappointment at the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. This move, rather than addressing the underlying issues driving the crisis, has only served to undermine the democratic process and raise questions about the federal government's commitment to upholding the principles of democracy. The imposition of emergency rule is a clear indication of the federal government's failure to provide security for federal infrastructure in Rivers State, as mandated by the constitution ¹. Instead of…
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Mar
19
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
Dr. Kalu reflects on dire consequences of FG’s actions in Rivers State.

Dr. Kalu reflects on dire consequences of FG’s actions in Rivers State.

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The President of ECK Foundation, Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, has dropped some words for sober reflection as the drama in Rivers State has taken another turn. He said that the declaration of an emergency rule in Rivers State is cause for concern about the state of democracy in Nigeria. By imposing emergency rules, the federal government is essentially taking control of the state's governance, which raises questions about the limits of federal power and the rights of state governments. At the heart of this issue is the question of who is responsible for securing federal infrastructure in Rivers State. According…
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Mar
18
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
PDP Rejects Emergency Rule In Rivers, Says Tinubu Has No Powers To Suspend Elected Governor

PDP Rejects Emergency Rule In Rivers, Says Tinubu Has No Powers To Suspend Elected Governor

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly condemned the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing it as an unconstitutional move aimed at undermining democracy. In a statement released on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, the opposition party insisted that the President lacked the authority to suspend the elected Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, and replace him with Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (rtd). The PDP labeled the action as an "attack on democracy" and a violation of the 1999 Constitution, which upholds…
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Mar
18
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
Atiku Abubakar Accuses Tinubu of Masterminding Rivers Crisis

Atiku Abubakar Accuses Tinubu of Masterminding Rivers Crisis

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of being involved in the political crisis in Rivers State, stating that the declaration of a state of emergency in the state is a politically motivated and dishonest move. In a statement, Atiku claimed that anyone following the events in Rivers State would understand that Tinubu has a hand in the crisis. He further stated that the failure to take decisive action or the attempt to shy away from responsibility demonstrates the president's failure in leadership and justice. Atiku emphasised that the crisis in Rivers State, including the destruction…
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