The Villages Redemption Party (PRP) described the statement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of an emergency state in the state of Rivers, which led to the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his vice president, Professor Ngozi Odu and members of the State Assembly Chamber, as a discreet crime.
According to the PRP, the president's decision not only undermines the democratic framework of the country, but also exceeds constitutional limits.
While Section 305 of the Nigeria Constitution allows the President to declare an emergency state in specific and strict conditions, does not grant the authority to suspend or eliminate elected state officials.
A statement signed by the PRP National Advertising Secretary, Comrade Muhammed Ishaq, entitled “Order of the Emergency State of Tinubu in the state of Rivers: an accusable crime”, and made available to Tribune Online on Wednesday night in Abuja in Abuja in Abuja in Abuja.
“The Villages Redemption Party (PRP) unequivocally condemns the recent statement of an emergency state in the state of Rivers by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, together with the unprecedented suspension suspension Nigeria.
“The PRP states that the president's actions reflect a dangerous and unconstitutional overreach of the Executive Power.
“According to section 305 of the Nigerian Constitution, the President can declare an emergency state in specific and strict conditions.
“However, this provision does not grant the authority to suspend or unilaterally eliminate the elected state officials. These actions are a direct affront to the principles of democracy and the rule of law, which have been thoroughly established in our nation.
“We observe with serious concern that political tensions and alleged issues that lead to this declaration do not rise to the level of a constitutional crisis that justify the suspension of a whole state government.
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“The disputes that have arisen within the state of Rivers are of a political nature and must be resolved through established constitutional mechanisms, such as the Judiciary, instead of through the executive Fiat.
“Legally, the emergency declaration in any state depends on the confirmation of the National Assembly.
“Eliminating a democratically chosen official under the appearance of emergency powers establishes a dangerous precedent that could lead to future abuse by the Executive Power.
“The PRP emphasizes that the essential principle of democracy is the recognition and respect of the electorate's choice. No citizen should live with fear that their duly elected leaders can be discarded by unilateral and arbitrary decisions of the presidency.
“We call on the National Assembly to maintain its constitutional duty to categorically reject this unconstitutional action. It is imperative that the assembly acts decisively to reaffirm the principles of democratic governance and the rule of law.
“The approval of an emergency state must be based on solid constitutional motifs, and not on political conjecture or conjecture.”
Among others, the PRP demands the immediate restoration of Governor Fubara, his deputy and the members of the Rivers State Assembly; an exhaustive review of the president's actions to guarantee the responsibility and fulfillment of the Constitution; A commitment from the National Assembly to safeguard the democratic process investigating and canceling this illegal suspension.
“A serious review of the alleged statement of the President of an Emergency State in the State of Rivers against our existing constitutional provisions to determine whether or not its action is equivalent to an accusable crime, and if so, to begin the procedures accordingly.
“The PRP remains firm in its commitment to protect Nigeria's democracy and defend the Constitution. We call on all citizens, civil society organizations and the international community that denounce this executive overreach and advocate for the restoration of democratic governance in the state of Rivers.
“Together, we must ensure that Nigeria's democracy remains robust and intact, free of intimidation and arbitrary power,” the statement concluded.
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