Nigerian rapper and activist, Folarin Falana, better known as Falz, has reacted to President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspend its governor.
On Tuesday, President Tinubu announced the emergency measure, citing political unrest in the oil-rich state, and suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara..
Also affected by the suspension as Fubara’s deputy, and all elected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for six months.
Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (Rtd) was appointed as the Administrator to oversee the state’s affairs during the period.
Reacting to the development via his X handle, Falz faulted the decision, arguing that the Nigerian Constitution does not grant the president the power to suspend an elected governor.
“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,” he wrote.
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The rapper further questioned whether the situation in Rivers State justified such drastic action.
“Is Rivers State at war? Is there an actual breakdown of public order? Is there a threat to the existence of the Federation?” Falz asked, referencing the constitutional provisions that justify emergency declarations.
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