PDP GOVERNOR’S REJECT RIVERS STATE EMERGENCY RULE, VOW LEGAL ACTION
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has strongly condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, including the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and the State House of Assembly members. Rising from their virtual meeting on March 19, 2025, the governors reaffirmed their commitment to democratic governance and announced plans to challenge Section 305(3) of the Nigerian Constitution in court. They also expressed solidarity with Fubara and urged Nigerians not to be discouraged by what they described as an act of intimidation.
PDP GOVERNORS’ FORUM COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE PDP GOVS. FORUM 2025/3RD MEETING HELD VIA ZOOM ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2025
The PDP Governors’ Forum held its 2025/3RD Monthly Meeting, today, Wednesday, March 19, 2025 via Zoom.
And rising therefrom resolved to issue the following communique:
The Forum employed the occasion to review the unfortunate proclamation of a State of Emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his nationwide broadcast of Tuesday, March 18, 2025; and frowned at the purported suspension by the President of the Governor of Rivers State, the Deputy Governor, and the Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly.
The Forum reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the Constitution, defending democratic governance, and ensuring that the rule of law prevails in Nigeria, therefore we have resolved to instruct our Attorneys General in the PDP-controlled States to challenge Section 305 (3) of the Nigerian Constitution as amended and subject it to judicial interpretation.
The Forum stands in solidarity with His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and the good people of Rivers State at this very difficult and trying moment of the state’s political history.
Finally, the Forum enjoined the people of Rivers State and Nigerians in general not to despair in the face of this atrocious intimidation.
Governors in Attendance
H.E. Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed d (Bauchi State) – Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum
HE. Sir Siminalayi Fubara , – Vice Chairman of PDP Governors’ Forum (Rivers State)
H.E. Engr. Seyi Makinde (Oyo State)
H.E. Sen. Douye Diri (Bayelsa State)
H.E. Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah (Governor, Enugu State)
H.E. Senator Nurudeen Jackson Ademola Adeleke (Osun State)
H.E. Barr. Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau State)
H.E. Dr. Agbu Kefas (Taraba State)
H.E. Dr. Dauda Lawal (Zamfara State)
H.E. Sir Monday Onyeme (Delta State) – Deputy Governor
Signed: Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed CON Governor of Bauchi State/Chairman, PDP Governors’ Forum.
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