Bola Ahmed Tinubu

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.

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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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

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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Atiku Abubakar Accuses Tinubu of Masterminding Rivers Crisis

Atiku Abubakar Accuses Tinubu of Masterminding Rivers Crisis

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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2027: A crossroads of choice – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

2027: A crossroads of choice – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

We are at midterm, which means that the next electoral cycle has already started. Unfortunately, governance will begin to slow down as politicking and jockeying for advantage become more pronounced, distracting from the real work of administration and the quest to achieve sustainable development. The ruling party currently holds a significant advantage, facing an ill-defined and unfocused array of interest groups lacking cohesion. Unlike parliamentary systems, presidential systems don’t truly have an ‘opposition’ concept. Instead, they offer a focused alternative platform, presenting a distinct and more positive stance than the governing party’s. It sums it all that, within the reality…
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OBI BLASTS TINUBU’S GOVT: ‘More Yahoo People in Govt Than Outside’

OBI BLASTS TINUBU’S GOVT: ‘More Yahoo People in Govt Than Outside’

Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, has made a startling claim that there are more individuals with questionable character, referred to as "Yahoo people," within President Bola Tinubu's government than outside of it. Obi expressed his concerns while delivering a keynote address at Nexford University's fourth graduation ceremony. He emphasized that Nigeria has become a hub for corrupt activities, with both government officials and outsiders engaging in nefarious acts. Obi stressed that the country's problems stem from a lack of quality leadership, which has allowed corrupt officials to exploit the system. He argued that effective leadership is not…
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