Amaechi Condemns Tinubu’s Unconstitutional Suspension Of Fubara, Deputy, Calls It A Threat To Democracy

Abuja, Nigeria– Former Governor of Rivers State, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has condemned the recent suspension and removal of the Governor of Rivers State, the Deputy Governor, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Amaechi described the action as a brazen and unilateral move that undermines democracy and violates the Nigerian Constitution.

In a statement released on Wednesda, Amaechi argued that the President’s decision to suspend key democratic institutions in Rivers State is a clear overreach of power.

He explained that Section 188 of the Nigerian Constitution explicitly outlines the process for removing a state governor, which does not include a presidential decree or proclamation.

Amaechi stated, “With this singular move, Mr. President has technically suspended and truncated democracy in Rivers State. This clearly violates our Constitution, the same Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria that Mr. President swore to uphold.”

He further criticised the suspension as an unlawful power grab by forces seeking to impose themselves on the people of Rivers State.

The former governor expressed concern over the recent events in Rivers State, describing them as part of an orchestrated plot to undermine democratic institutions.

He called on all Nigerians of goodwill, including politicians, state governors, legislators, and the National Assembly, to rise against what he termed an “audacious violation of the Constitution and rape of our democracy.”

Amaechi urged the National Assembly to reject the President’s actions and called on political leaders across party lines to speak out against the growing descent into totalitarianism.

“Mr. President must be made to know and understand in unmistakable terms that this illegality cannot stand,” he added.