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BREAKING: Tinubu Swears-in Ibas as Rivers Sole Administrator ▪︎It’s a truncation of democracy in Rivers- Amaechi
The suspension of two key democratically elected arms of Government in Rivers State by Mr. President evidently violates our Constitution, even within the scope and interpretation of Section 305 that the President cited in his broadcast.
Politicians across divides should speak up; rise to halt our nation’s descent into totalitarianism. State Governors and Legislators should speak up now.
President Bola Tinubu has sworn-in the sole administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (RTD.), into office for the next six months.
Rt. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, a former Governor of the state, said : “Unequivocally, I condemn the rather brazen and unilaterally reckless suspension and removal of the Governor of Rivers State, the Deputy Governor of Rivers State and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.” Tinubu swore Ibas into office at about 03:00 pm at the State House, Abuja.
The brief ceremony was witnessed by the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila., the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, and presidential Spokesperson Bayo Onanuga.
On Tuesday, Tinubu in a national broadcast declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for an initial period of six months. Ibas served as Chief of Naval Staff from 2015 to 2021 under former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Rotimi Amaechi, who was governor of oil-rich Rivers State, from 2007 to 2015 and earlier, as speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly from 1999 to 2007, pointed out that with this singular move, Mr President has technically suspended and truncated democracy in Rivers State.
He said :” This clearly violates our Constitution, the same Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria that Mr. President swore to uphold.Section 188 of the Nigeria Constitution, clearly stipulates how a State Governor can be removed from office. And it does not include a fiat declaration, decree or promulgation by Mr. President.
Therefore, he cannot appropriate such powers to himself.A democratically elected State Governor cannot be removed from office by a proclamation of Mr. President.
The suspension of two key democratically elected arms of Government in Rivers State by Mr. President evidently violates our Constitution, even within the scope and interpretation of Section 305 that the President cited in his broadcast.
The unlawful suspension of elected democratic institutions in my dear Rivers State points to a brazen attempt at power grab in the State by forces and persons who do not have such Constitutional powers.
The unfolding events in Rivers State in the past months, points to a clear orchestrated plot by some persons to unconstitutionally perpetrate and impose themselves on the people.
At this inauspicious moment in our nation’s trajectory, all people of goodwill and conscience should rise to oppose this audacious violation of our Constitution and rape of our democracy.
Mr President must be made to know and understand in unmistakable terms that this illegality cannot stand.
Politicians across divides should speak up; rise to halt our nation’s descent into totalitarianism. State Governors and Legislators should speak up now.
I urge the National Assembly to reject this illegality. As a former State Governor and Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum(NGF),
I am not unaware of the role elected Governors in the country can play to halt this descent and reverse the unlawful actions of Mr. President.
I commend the Governors that have spoken against the unlawful suspension. The suspension is a very dangerous affront on Nigeria’s Constitution and democracy.
Some unknown gunmen have killed at least three policemen in Achi, Oji River Local Government Area, Enugu State.
Ohibaba.com learnt that the incident occurred at a checkpoint close to Ozudaa Market, Auchi.
Details of the incident are still sketchy as of the time of filing this report.
However, a viral gory video seen on Facebook by Ohibaba.com shows lifeless bodies of the slain policemen.
More to follow….
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In a decisive move to end the protracted land dispute between the Isinigbo and Igoba communities in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has approved the constitution of an Arbitration Committee to mediate the conflict and prevent further breakdown of law and order.
The committee is chaired by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, SAN, OON, expert in conflict resolution and a Fellow of the prestigious Chartered Institute of Arbitratirs in the United Kingdom.
The Governor’s action aligns with a resolution of the Ondo State House of Assembly and underscores his administration’s commitment to peace, security, and communal harmony across the state.
The land dispute between Isinigbo and Igoba has lingered for years, leading to the loss of lives and the destruction of property worth millions of naira.
The unrest has also strained social relations and disrupted the peaceful coexistence of residents in the affected communities.
Governor Aiyedatiwa’s intervention is seen as a bold step toward restoring order and ensuring long-term stability.
The committee’s mandate includes identifying the root and immediate causes of the conflict, key actors involved, and facilitating peaceful dialogue between stakeholders.
Other members of the committee include Hon. Ololade Gbegudu, representing Okitipupa Constituency II in the State House of Assembly; Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, CP Wilson Afolabi; Ondo State Surveyor-General, Surv. Idowu Owolabi; and Mr. F.O. Adaramola, Secretary of the Ondo State Boundary Commission, who will serve as secretary of the committee.
According to the appointment letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti, the committee is also expected to recommend actionable solutions to the boundary issues and propose strategic policies to prevent similar conflicts in other parts of the state.
The committee has been given a three-month timeline to complete its assignment and submit its report to the Deputy Governor, His Excellency Olayide Owolabi Adelami, for further action.
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Full list of fifty-one people killed in Plateau Monday Morning Attack
The movement described the attack as a continuation of an ongoing genocide and called for urgent intervention by the government and civil society organizations.
The Irigwe Youth Movement has confirmed the killing of 51 of its kinsmen in the early hours of Monday, April 14, 2025, in Zikke, Kwall District of Bassa Local Government Area, Plateau State, predominantly inhabited by Irigwe natives.
The massacre, carried out by suspected herdsmen militias, lasted for over 90 minutes between midnight and 1:30 a.m., leaving dozens of homes razed and scores of families devastated.
In a statement by Joseph Chudu Yonkpa, National Publicity Secretary of the Irigwe Youth Movement, made available to journalists Monday night in Jos, “the victims were murdered in cold blood by militias. The victims are as follows:
- Musa Dako, 64 years
- Daniel Adams, 27 years
- Obadiah Usman, 31 years
- Zinas James, 22 years
- Monday Sareke, 37 years
- Yohanna Kusa, 43 years
- Janet Danjuma, 29 years
- Sunday Dako, 49 years
- Reuben Adamu, 94 years
- Dogara Adamu, 69 years
- Bulus Moses, 26 years
- Stephen John, 28 years
- Menche Stephen, 7 years
- Nema Stephen, 4 years
- Mary Stephen, 24 years
- Wiki John, 30 years
- Joshua John Bagu, 46 years
- Margaret Morris, 6 years
- Debene Morris, 4 years
- Monday Sale, 52 years
- Salama Agah, 15 years
- Laraba Agah, 4 years
- Talatu Mangwa, 42 years
- Grace David, 45 years
- Lovina Monday, 19 years
- Agah Monday, 4 years
- Naomi Monday, 37 years
- Noel David, 13 years
- Jummai Stephen, 10 years
- Monday Keyi, 37 years
- Jerry Moses, 7 years
- James Moses, 10 years
- Jacob Moses, 3 years
- Danjuma Gado, 38 years
- Friday Moses, 14 years
- Talatu Moses, 47 years
- Akus Moses, 46 years
- Asi Jerry, 58 years
- Tele Zea, 29 years
- Bre Shetu Nanzhwa, 61 years
- Nanzhwa Ive, 5 years
- Kaja Daniel, 42 years
- Elisha Anthony, 37 years
- Anna Anthony, 67 years
- Danlami Randum (Mula), 49 years
- Ado Danjuma, 17 years
- Sarah Kula, 16 years
- Ishaya Moses, 10 years
- Juan Moses, 5 years
- Sunday Mangwa, 25 years
- Moses Bala, 43 years”
The movement described the attack as a continuation of an ongoing genocide and called for urgent intervention by the government and civil society organizations.
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