Nigerian rapper and activist Folarin Falana, popularly often known as Falz, has weighed in on the political disaster in Rivers State following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency within the area.
Taking to social media, X on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, Falz strongly criticized the President’s choice, arguing that no constitutional regulation permits the suspension of an elected governor. He questioned the justification for the transfer, stating: “Rivers State, there’s ABSOLUTELY NO LAW that permits a president to SUSPEND a governor. A Governor is elected into workplace and will solely be eliminated by impeachment. Additionally, is Rivers State at warfare? Is there an precise breakdown of public order? Is there a risk to the existence of the federation?”
Falz’s response got here simply minutes after President Tinubu addressed the nation relating to the continued political turmoil in Rivers State. In his speech, the President cited constitutional violations by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, together with the alleged deliberate collapse of the legislative arm of presidency.
Based on Tinubu, the Supreme Courtroom had already dominated towards Fubara’s actions, emphasizing that governance can not operate successfully with out all three arms of presidency. He additionally highlighted the governor’s failure to facilitate the passing of an Appropriation Invoice and condemned the rise of militant actions within the area, significantly the vandalization of oil pipelines.
Citing Part 305 of the 1999 Structure (as amended), the President formally declared a state of emergency, suspending Governor Fubara, his deputy, and all elected members of the Rivers State Home of Meeting for an preliminary six-month interval. Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (Rtd) has been appointed because the interim administrator to supervise the state’s affairs.
In the meantime, President Tinubu reassured the general public that the judiciary in Rivers State would proceed functioning independently. Additionally, he stated that the emergency measure aimed to revive constitutional order, governance, and safety within the state.
Lastly, the response of Falz has since sparked widespread debate on-line, with many Nigerians questioning the legality of the President Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State and its implications for democratic governance within the nation.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s speech:
The response of Falz:
Rivers State, there’s ABSOLUTELY NO LAW that permits a president to SUSPEND a governor. A Governor is elected into workplace and will solely be eliminated by impeachment.
Additionally, is Rivers state at warfare? Is there “precise breakdown of public order”? Is there a risk to the existence of the… pic.twitter.com/Ckux5fCz4v
— Bop Daddy (@falzthebahdguy) March 18, 2025
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