KEY POINTS
- The state of emergency declared by Tinubu in Rivers State receives strongest opposition from Bode George who declares it unconstitutional.
- During his interview George investigated the basis behind the emergency rule and assessed its relationship to previous political disturbances.
- He probes the legitimacy of the declaration while charging that Tinubu exhibits traits of a dictatorship.
The former Deputy National Chairman of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Bode George strongly disapproved of President Bola Tinubu’s state of emergency decree in Rivers State while labeling the act as an open affront to the established power structure.
Strong condemnation of actions
Chief Bode George declared that this action amounts to total disregard for authorized leadership and counts as absolute Armageddon. The Constitution faces a terrible violation at this moment. Bode George condemns state of emergency, labeled this action reckless while accusing President Tinubu of insufficient handling of the situation because it lacked justification.
George analyzes the basis which led to the execution of emergency rules
George added that silence was no longer an option. The level of carelessness in this situation reaches the greatest possible extent. What did Fubara do? The position of Commander-in-Chief allowed Tinubu to provide Wike with soldiers and security personnel to create chaos in Rivers State.
Despite being unable to control security agencies the governor displayed calmness. There exists no clear explanation about the transgression that merited Tinubu to impose such a dictatorial emergency decree.
Historical comparison
According to George the situation matches the historical beginnings of the political upsets from 1962 and 1983. The upcoming 2027 electoral cycle is where Tinubu plans to implement strategies he has been practicing through his current governance style. The APC organization seeks to confiscate state authority from legitimate channels and through unlawful methods.
Legal concerns
According to George Tinubu needed approval from the National Assembly before making his broadcast. The actions in Rivers parallel those of Esau with the support of Jacob. What was the cause of Lagos not receiving emergency status legislation as legislators engaged in combat?
The logic is unclear about why Tinubu invited leaders from the Niger Delta and Diete-Spiff in the previous week if he already intended to take this action.
Accusations of dictatorship as Bode George condemns state of emergency
Bode George condemns state of emergency, he delivered his final remark by questioning if Tinubu had established himself as a civilian dictator.
