The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has once again urged President Bola Tinubu to take immediate steps to restore Governor Siminalayi Fubara to his duly elected position as the Governor of Rivers State.
In a strong-worded statement released on Monday, the NBA condemned the ongoing political crisis in the state, stressing that the rule of law must be upheld without compromise.
The association emphasized that any attempt to unlawfully remove an elected governor undermines Nigeria’s democratic principles and sets a dangerous precedent.
The Rivers State political crisis has continued to escalate, with reports of interference from various political factions.
The NBA has warned that failure to resolve the matter swiftly could lead to further instability in the state.
Legal experts and civil society organizations have also joined the call for Governor Fubara’s reinstatement, urging the federal government to respect the will of the people as expressed through the ballot box.
President Tinubu is yet to respond to the renewed pressure from the NBA, but political analysts believe the matter will test his administration’s commitment to upholding democracy and justice in Nigeria.
The situation remains tense as Rivers State residents and stakeholders await a resolution to the political standoff.
[Daily Post]
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