Tinubu In Court Over Emergency Rule In Rivers State The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu over the suspension of the democratically voted Governor, Deputy Governor, and Members of the House of Assembly of Rivers State, following the declaration of a state of emergency in the state
The Round Table reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and furthermore suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu and all lawmakers, while appointing a sole administrator to rule the state for an inceptive period of six months.
The suit, filed concluding Friday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, names the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, and Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd) as defendants. The plaintiffs, Yirabari Israel Nulog, Nengim Ikpoemugh Royal, and Gracious Eyoh–Sifumbukho, who are members of SERAP Volunteers’ Lawyers Network (SVLN) in Rivers State, argue that the suspension of the elected officials is unconstitutional and violates their rights to take part in the democratic process.
The plaintiffs are seeking several reliefs, containing the annulment of the suspension of the officials and the appointment of Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas as the Sole Administrator of Rivers State.
They furthermore seek a declaration that the President’s actions are unlawful and unconstitutional under various sections of the Nigerian Constitution.
In the suit, the plaintiffs argue that the suspension of voted officials in Rivers State violates the constitutional rights of citizens to partake in their government. They showcase that such actions are against the principles of democracy, the precept rationale of law, and the Nigerian Constitution, and they summon for the reversal of these actions.
The plaintiffs, represented by their lawyer, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN, argue that the President’s proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State did not go after the necessary constitutional process and that the suspension of voted officials undermines the country’s democratic framework.
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They likewise seek an injunction restraining Vice Admiral Ibas from acting as the Sole Administrator and to prevent the continuation of the suspension of the elected officials.
The Round Table says that the hearing date for the case has not been set as of the time of this disclose.
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Published 3/23/2025