PDP Governors to Challenge Emergency Rule in Rivers State in Court

PDP Governors to Challenge Emergency Rule in Rivers State in Court

The Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have announced their intention to challenge the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. This follows President Bola Tinubu’s decision, on March 18, 2025, to impose emergency rule, dissolve the state government, and appoint an administrator to oversee the state’s affairs……..READ MORE

The PDP governors discussed their plan during a Zoom meeting, where they expressed their strong opposition to the declaration and affirmed their commitment to defending the Constitution, upholding democratic principles, and ensuring the rule of law in Nigeria.

In a communique signed by the Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, the governors expressed their disapproval of the President’s suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the Deputy Governor, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. They stated that they would instruct their Attorneys General in PDP-controlled states to challenge Section 305(3) of the Nigerian Constitution in court for judicial interpretation.

The governors also expressed solidarity with Governor Fubara and the people of Rivers State during this difficult political period. They urged both the people of Rivers State and Nigerians not to lose hope despite what they described as “unprecedented intimidation.”

The communique also included a message of support: “The Forum stands in solidarity with His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and the good people of Rivers State at this very difficult and trying moment of the state’s political history.”

Several key figures attended the meeting, including:

• Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed (Bauchi State) – Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum

• Governor Siminalayi Fubara (Rivers State) – Vice Chairman, PDP Governors’ Forum

• Governor Seyi Makinde (Oyo State)

• Governor Douye Diri (Bayelsa State)

• Governor Peter Mbah (Enugu State)

• Governor Ademola Adeleke (Osun State)

• Governor Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau State)

• Governor Agbu Kefas (Taraba State)

• Governor Dauda Lawal (Zamfara State)

• Sir Monday Onyeme, Deputy Governor of Delta State

The PDP Governors’ Forum reaffirmed their commitment to protecting Nigeria’s democratic institutions and upholding the Constitution.