Nigerian musician Folarin Falana, also known as Falz, has spoken out in response to Rivers State’s proclamation of an emergency.
On Tuesday, March 18, OSG reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu proclaimed a state of emergency in Rivers State.
He stated that he decided after assessing the political instability in the state and suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy for six months.
Tinubu also suspended all elected members of Rivers State’s House of Assembly and named Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (Rtd) as Administrator to oversee the state’s activities.
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Falz responded to the news on his Twitter page, stating that there is no law allowing a president to spend a governor.
He mentioned how a Governor is elected to office and can only be removed by impeachment.
The singer went on to query whether Rivers State is in a state of emergency, or if there is a breakdown in public order or a threat to the Federation’s existence.
“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?”
See his post below:
Netizens react to Falz’s remarks amid the SOE declared in River state
OSG compiled the reactions below:
@jernald_couture_:
“When he was shouting it his turn, he meant it is his turn to do anything and everything. He really does not want to be a president. He just wants the power that comes with it.”
@ezeqwesiri:
“Good points Falz but unfortunately The Country doesn’t respect the rule of law . It’s lawless Allegedly! Disclaimer: I said “The Country” ; I no mention any country. Toh!”
@the_legalnerd:
“I’m a lawyer,but I would still say this Nigeria should just drop there constitution cause we don’t adhere to any law at this point.”
@dreydavids:
“The Nigerian Constitution does not grant the President the power to suspend a Governor. The removal or suspension of a Governor is primarily governed by Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (as amended), which outlines the process for impeachment by the State House of Assembly. However, in extreme cases, the President may declare a state of emergency in a state under Section 305, which could lead to federal intervention. Even in such cases, the Governor is not automatically suspended; the National Assembly must approve the emergency rule.”
@cathyreese717:
“Tinubu only obeyed what his boss wike told him to do. Wike told Tinubu to suspend Fubara and he did it.”
@roodie77:
“You read wetin you post Egbon? They bombed a pipeline.”
@bentweets:
“He said they’ve been vandalizing the pipeline for days now and the Governor didn’t do anything about it. Hence, the declaration.”
@olorogunernest:
“Bro, your dad was one of the lawyers who misled the naive Fubara. You shouldn’t be commenting on this Rivers crisis as it’s strictly business for your dad.”
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