The actress Hilda Dokubo has denounced President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers state.
Citing a protracted political crisis in the state, the president’s decision, which was made public Tuesday night, suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and members of the state house assembly.
Additionally, Tinubu named retired vice-admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas as Rivers State’s administrator.
Many Nigerians questioned the validity of the president’s conduct, which drew harsh condemnation on social media.
Joining the fray, Dokubo questioned the president’s motives, suggesting that the declaration was an “attempt to annex the state” while ignoring the real issues.
In an Instagram post, the 55-year-old actress argued that Rivers has enjoyed peace for the past two years under Fubara’s leadership.
Dokubo, who is the chairman of the Labour Party (LP) in Rivers, added that the state of emergency declaration was “unnecessary”.
“State of emergency because for two years we have had peace! State of emergency because you want to capture the economic soul of Rivers state! State of emergency because of one man? Shameless!” she wrote.
“Perhaps Mr President should say he wants to annexed Rivers state!”
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