Rapper and lawyer Falz has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s decision to suspend Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara and declare a state of emergency in the area.
On Tuesday night, Tinubu appointed Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas as the administrator to oversee the state’s affairs and suspended Fubara, his deputy, and all elected members of the Rivers state house of assembly for six months.
Tinubu’s action followed a prolonged political crisis in the state. The president also cited “constitutional violations” by Fubara, including the “collapse” of the legislative arm of government.
In an X post, the ‘Soft Work’ hitmaker questioned the justification for the state of emergency, asking if Rivers is “at war” or “threatening the existence of the federation”.
The lawyer also shared screenshots of the constitution, highlighting provisions for declaring a state of emergency.
“Rivers State, there is absolutely no law that allows a president to suspend a governor. A governor is elected into office and may only be removed by impeachment,” he wrote.
“Also, is Rivers state at war? Is there ‘actual breakdown of public order’? Is there a threat to the existence of the federation?”
