One US-based legal group, Institute of Law Research and Development (ILAWDUN), don call President Bola Tinubu make e reverse the suspension of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, say if e no do am, e fit spoil him legacy forever.
For statement wey Professor Cyprian Edward-Ekpo — Director of the Institute — sign, dem talk say the suspension plus declaration of state of emergency for Rivers no just make sense, and e dey threaten Nigeria democracy and constitutional order.
He yarn say:
“If Supreme Court support this emergency and suspension of elected governor and lawmakers by another elected leader, your name go enter history as the president wey spoil constitutional law and support illegality.”
Dem say declaring emergency when police never even talk say dem no fit control situation no follow at all.
According to dem, no be so emergency suppose work — and this kind move by Tinubu na clear disrespect to rule of law.
ILAWDUN still warn say make Supreme Court no try dodge the real matter by using technicalities to throw away the case wey seven opposition governors don carry go court. Dem say if that one happen, e go make people lose trust for judiciary and Tinubu government.
Dem conclude say:
“Mr President, reverse this suspension now and prove say you still believe for democracy. If not, your name go dey attached to destroying the country democratic structure.”
