Civil Society Groups Condemn President Tinubu's Emergency Rule in Rivers State

Habiba Sam



The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room, a coalition of over 200 civil society organizations, has vehemently condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State. 

The group has called on the President to immediately revoke the proclamation, restore democratic institutions, and apologize to the people of Rivers State and Nigeria for undermining their democratic rights.

The Civil Society Organisations Situation Room has raised concerns about the dangers of the Emergency proclamation, citing its contravention of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. 

The group argues that the President's action undermines the principles of federalism, the separation of powers, and the democratic rights of the people.

The they demands that President Tinubu revoke the declaration and restore constitutional order in Rivers State.

The Civil Society Organisations Situation Room calls for the reinstatement of elected officials and the restoration of democratic institutions in Rivers State.

The group demands a public apology from President Tinubu for violating the democratic rights of the people and usurping the powers of their elected leaders.

They  warned that if the declaration is allowed to stand, it sets a dangerous precedent for future undemocratic actions by the federal government against other states. This could embolden leaders to subvert democracy for personal or political gain, jeopardizing Nigeria's progress in strengthening democratic governance since 1999 and pushing the country toward authoritarian rule.

The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room urges the National Assembly to exercise its oversight function, ensuring the President's actions align with the Constitution and preventing any potential abuse of power. The group also calls on the Judiciary and relevant stakeholders to safeguard Nigeria's democracy and protect democratic institutions.

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