The political landscape in Rivers State has been rocked by outrage and controversy following reports of a possible state of emergency declaration. Citizens and analysts alike are voicing their frustration over what they see as an unconstitutional move by President Bola Tinubu and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, with many accusing the National Assembly of complicity.
Critics argue that this is yet another example of political power being used to suppress democracy rather than uphold it. Commentators have likened the situation to past incidents where emergency declarations were allegedly weaponized to remove elected officials.
One scathing commentary circulating online paints a grim picture of how Nigerians often accept such impositions with little resistance. The post suggests that, despite initial outrage on social media and in newspaper columns, the decision will likely stand—endorsed by political elites and met with resigned acceptance by the public.
Renowned columnist Farooq Kperogi also weighed in, warning that if Tinubu pushes forward with suspending democracy in Rivers, it could set a dangerous precedent for future leaders to dismantle elected institutions under the guise of crisis management.
The central question remains: Is this truly about security, or is it a calculated political move? As the debate rages on, one thing is certain—Nigerians are watching closely, and history will judge those responsible.
