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Emergency Rule: 21 CSOs throw weight behind Tinubu(Photos)
A coalition of Civil Society Organizations under the auspices of Centre for Credible Leadership and Citizens Awareness (CCLCA) has thrown their weights behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State.
Recall that on Tuesday 18th March, 2025, President Tinubu invoked a provision of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 as amended, to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State following months of unending political crisis in the state.
Just on Thursday, the both arms of the National Assembly – the Senate and House of Representatives endorsed the President’s proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers, with some further amendments.
Following suit, the CCLCA has strongly supported President Tinubu, stressing that his decision to declare a state of emergency in River State was guided by the provisions of the Constitution.
Addressing journalists in Abuja on Friday, the National Coordinator of the group, Dr. Nwambu Gabriel, emphasized that Mr President’s decision reflects a sober and constitutional response to a pressing political situation that demands immediate intervention for the restoration of order, peace, and effective governance.
“Ladies and gentlemen of the press, esteemed and dedicated Nigerian citizens,
Today, the Coalition of Civil Society Organizations, committed to advocating for good governance and credible leadership, convened to express our support for the recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“As a civil right coalition, we stand in affirmation of the recent actions taken by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as well as the resolutions passed by both the Senate and the House of Representatives concerning the state of emergency in Rivers State.
“The prolonged political turmoil between the executive and legislative arms of government in Rivers State has led to a governance crisis that requires immediate and decisive action. We commend President Tinubu for his bold declaration of a state of emergency aimed at restoring order and ensuring effective governance”, he said.
Justifying the President’s action, Dr. Gabriel explained that he (Tinubu) has acted within his constitutional rights and obligations, adding that Section 305 of the Constitution allows for the declaration of a state of emergency in situations where the government is unable to maintain order or ensure good governance.
“The chaotic political environment in Rivers State necessitated such an extraordinary measure”, he asserted.
According to him, the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and all members of the Rivers State House of Assembly is a necessary step to facilitate this process.
The group also fully supported the Senate’s resolution to invoke Section 11 of Section 4 of the Nigerian Constitution, empowering the National Assembly to establish a Joint Advisory Committee to oversee the administration of Rivers State during this period.
The National Coordinator said the oversight is crucial for ensuring that the interests of the citizens are maintained and that stability is restored.
“We also welcome the Senate’s suggestion to form a committee of eminent Nigerians tasked with reconciling the conflicting parties within the government of Rivers State. Such an initiative is essential not only for immediate resolution of the ongoing crisis but also for fostering a more collaborative and effective governance structure in the future.
“The House of Representatives’ affirmation of the state of emergency further reinforces the consensus on the need for urgent intervention. We believe that these measures are in the best interest of the people of Rivers State and Nigeria as a whole”, he added.
Dr. Gabriel however urged all stakeholders to contribute to a peaceful and productive resolution of the crisis, saying it’s only through collective action and dialogue that we can restore hope and trust in governance.
Tireless Senator Haruna Manu has spread solar panels to Gembu Central mosque for installation.
Recall that last year, Senator Manu installed solar energy in all major traditional palaces across Taraba Central Senatorial District.
On Sunday, prominent elders in Gembu received solar panels for their central mosque.
The solar meant to be installed in the Central mosque Gembu has arrived Gembu on Sunday afternoon.
The chief Imam of the central mosque Gembu in Company of some title holders Iike Wakilin Mambilla, Wakilin Fulani , Galadiman Mambilla and some prominent elders received the equipment for installation in Gembu today being 23rd March 2025.
The people are grateful to His Excellency Manu Haruna for this wonderful supply, Barr.Ahmadu Hamidu revealed on Sunday.
…refused to pay ground rent for 28years
Lere Olayinka, a media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has alleged that some leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are responsible for the revocation of the party’s headquarters by the FCT Administration.
In a statement released on Saturday, March 22, Olayinka said PDP leaders like Bode George failed to pay the ground rent on the land title for 28 years.
He said, “People’s Democratic Party (PDP) elders like Chief Bode George, should be blamed for the party’s failure to pay Ground Rent for 28 years, which is the reason for the revocation of the PDP’s national secretariat in Abuja, and not the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike.”
Olayinka in the statement said it is unfortunate that leaders like George who were in the PDP’s National Working Committee but failed to conclude the purchase of the Wadata Plaza National Secretariat of the PDP had the audacity to appear on television to blame Wike.
Further stating the Wadata Plaza – currently being used by PDP as its national secretariat – is not owned by the party, Olayinka said the building belongs to Senator Samaila Kurfi, who bought the property from Wadata Enterprise Nigeria Limited.
He added that in 2005, the PDP had made an attempt to purchase the property at a N26.9. million offer but the money was never paid.
He said the party wrote to the then minister of FCT, Nasir El-Rufai, also a member of the PDP for a waiver but he (El-Rufai) insisted that the payment must made.
“And if the owner of the building did not pay ordinary N2.8 million as 28 years Ground Rent, who is to blame?” Olayinka queried.
On the proposed site for the PDP’s national secretariat which is located in Central Area, Olayinka said the party also failed to pay N7.6 million – an accumulation of 20 years ground rent – despite raising over N21 billion for the construction of the building in 2014.
He added, “If Chief Bode George had sought necessary information and refrained himself from acting out of hatred for Wike, it would have been known to him that also affected by the revocation were government owned institutions.”
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