Nigerian rapper and lawyer, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has criticized President Bola Tinubu for declaring a State of Emergency in Rivers State amid the ongoing political crisis.
Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) page, Falz expressed his disapproval, joining many Nigerians who have voiced concerns over the decision.
He wrote; “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.”
“Also, is Rivers state at war? Is there ‘actual breakdown of public order?’ Is there a threat to the existence of the federation?”
For those who don’t know, President Tinubu suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy – Ngozi Odu and all elected members of the House of Assembly of Rivers State.
He also nominated Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (Rtd) as Administrator to take charge of the affairs of the state for six months.
