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Rivers Crisis: Wike Reacts Fiercely To Tinubu’s Emergency Rule Agenda
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has emphasized that President Bola Tinubu has no intention of extending the state of emergency in Rivers State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
During a media chat on Monday, Wike addressed concerns surrounding the legality of the emergency rule in Rivers and the upcoming local government elections scheduled for August 30.
He maintained that prolonging the emergency rule would not serve the interests of Rivers people.
According to Naija News, President Tinubu previously suspended Governor Sim Fubara for six months following the declaration of the state of emergency in the state.
Speaking on the issue, Wike said:
“In his wisdom and commitment to restoring peace and democratic governance at the local level, the President issued a new directive in July, mandating that local government elections be conducted within 30 days. From what I understand, the President clearly does not wish to prolong the emergency rule.”
Wike added that failure to hold elections would create complications:
“Extending the emergency rule won’t sit well with the people. If elections aren’t held, how would local governments access funds? The governor, by law, can’t appoint a caretaker committee, and without that or an election, funds can’t be accessed—this would only deepen the crisis.”
He continued:
“The President wants to avoid further chaos. His goal is to ensure elections are held so that a democratic structure is restored. Once the emergency rule is lifted, the governor and the Assembly can return to their duties.”
Wike explained that if elections aren’t held now, the returning governor would need to give a one-year notice, as per a Supreme Court ruling. During that time, caretaker committees would be unconstitutional, and local councils would remain unfunded.
He concluded by stating:
“Under the emergency rule, the President has the authority to make regulations and adjust certain legal provisions. That’s why he suspended parts of the 2022 Electoral Act—something well within his constitutional powers.”
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