The New Nigeria Peoples Party(NNPP) has condemned Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers state noting that he could have resolved the issue “like a father”.

Through its spokesperson, Ladipo Johnson, on Wednesday, the agency said Tinubu’s action is unconstitutional.

“Of course, the presidential fiat invoking Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution is arbitrary in the circumstances, to say the least, particularly on the conditions precedent and implications for democracy and development of the country.

“It is clearly a dangerous precedent which can only be interpreted as an absurd political manipulation on the part of the federal government.

“Why the rush to proclaim a State of Emergency without the conditions precedent as required by law? Doesn’t the president’s action vitiate the rule of law he talked about in his speech?

“Hasn’t he, by this rash action shown us that he does not fully understand the long-term implications and have the requisite skills required to rule a complex country like Nigeria?.

“Or is it about his Party’s much-touted political interest in Rivers State ahead of 2027?

“These are questions germane to this unfortunate decision, which, of course, sends frightening signals both locally and internationally regarding the rule of law and overall state of things in our union,” the statement read.

Ladipo further urged the president to reverse Fubara’s suspension and the assembly to reject the state of emergency.

Recall that on Tuesday, NEWSMAXNG reported that Tinubu had imposed a state of emergency in Rivers state, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, due to long lasting political crisis in the state.

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