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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has insisted that Siminalayi Fubara remains the Governor of Rivers State, describing President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a State of Emergency as illegal, unconstitutional, and null and void.

Addressing journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, after an emergency meeting of the National Working Committee (NWC), PDP National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, stated that Tinubu lacks the constitutional authority to remove a democratically elected governor, his deputy, or the State Assembly.

Ologunagba reaffirmed the party’s position that Tinubu’s State of Emergency in Rivers State cannot stand, as it violates multiple provisions of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).


“The purported suspension of Governor Fubara is unconstitutional, impracticable, invalid, and completely out of the question. No provision of the Constitution empowers the President to dismantle a sub-national government or suspend a democratically elected governor under any circumstances.”

He accused Tinubu of attempting to suspend the 1999 Constitution, overturn a democratic government, and impose an undemocratic regime, citing violations of Sections 1(2), 14(2)(a), 180, 217(2)(b)(c), and 305(2) of the Constitution.

“The Constitution does not grant the President the power to dismantle a tier of government, appoint a sole as governor, or override the duties of the State Assembly.”

The PDP also accused President Tinubu of bying the National Assembly, a mandatory constitutional step, before a state of emergency can take effect.

“Section 305(2) of the Constitution clearly states that the President must transmit the proclamation to the National Assembly, which must approve it before it takes effect. Tinubu’s order for immediate implementation is a blatant violation of the Constitution.”

The party also condemned the revocation of the PDP National Secretariat’s Right of Occupancy (R of O) by the APC-led Federal Government, calling it a targeted attack on the opposition.

“This attempt to revoke our National Secretariat’s land title is part of a broader scheme to weaken opposition forces and silence democracy in Nigeria.”


The PDP urged: The National Assembly to invoke its legislative powers to stop Tinubu’s unconstitutional actions. The military and security agencies to remain neutral and uphold democratic principles. Nigerians and the international community to reject this assault on democracy.

“Governor Fubara remains the elected Governor of Rivers State. The PDP stands firmly with him and the people of Rivers. President Tinubu must act as a ‘resolver’ of crises, not an ‘exacerbator’ of problems. Rivers State was at peace before this illegal declaration.”

The PDP concluded by vowing to resist the unconstitutional takeover through all legal and democratic means.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/03/pdp-roars-says-fubara-remains-rivers-state-governor/

Illegal, unconstitutional, and null and void. Period.

This is sad for Nigeria's future! Democracy progressed and improved with PDP until APC came on board.

Obasanjo championed democracy return in 1999. It wasn't perfect but it improved with Yar'Adua and GEJ.

This government has renewed future abuse of office.

This can be likened to when he opened his mouth carelessly and screamed subsidy is gone .
The agbero president goofed big time.

Let him go and resume at the government house.

I want to check something

Fubara whey don fold since

Of course

Of course, just like Natasha is still the Senator for Kogi central. He's suspended not removed. But he dare not say he wants to sleep inside governor's house. He'll speak in new tongues if he tries it. Fayose's I'm in pain would be child's play.

This is an irrational decision to make.

Looking at the Case of Borno state and no State of Emergency was declared.

The constitution upon which this was declared,stated when there is war that the President has the power to declare.

But I don't see any ongoing war.

Mr president should instead of suspending should call both parties to orderliness.

In this case,this looks politics.
Apc capturing rivers by all means come 2027

Of course that wasn't contested. He was only suspended not removed. He remains governor

Wahala too much for this country....

Kikikikikkikikikiki! Governor of his village

Who is PDP? What power do they have?

He is only suspended. He still remains the governor.
For the next 6months, his books and dealings will be audited and probed quietly for infractions and violations.

Dey play o

All these unwarranted commentaries are just to keep Fubara in power.

Tinubu wayo man

Nigeria is in trouble

Nobody said he wasn’t. He’s only suspended for the time being.

Really? Let's wait and see then.

Go and tell that to Tinupoop





Man wey don capture all parts of Nigeria 🇳🇬?

Stupid party with no direction. Expel Wike heaven will not fall so that you can start afresh

PDP needs to calm down so they don't create chaos in Rivers State. The man who controls the military has the final say in this matter.

It's even too bad that the judiciary is no longer independent, meaning that the PDP will lose if they drag him to any court (even the Supreme Court).

I love this country walahi .. ,😀

If the governor gets mind mk him go near the government house.

Since the guy has been facing issue, where were dey. They should take him to government house na

Odes 🤣🤣🤣

Oya go and put him in office na 🤣🤣

Be like when Mumudients were saying "Tinubu is not my president", but na him picture dem hang for their office. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Not by mouth o.

See comedians.

Tell Fubara to go back to government house now. Let's check something

tundegan:
Let him go and resume at the government house.

I want to check something

😄😄😄.. you’re a very wicked somebody..