A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, calling the move illegal and unconstitutional.
In a video seen by Truth Live News, Shaibu criticized the president’s interference in the affairs of an elected state governor. He argued that such an action violates Nigeria’s constitutional framework, which upholds the autonomy of state governments under the federal system.
The controversy surrounding Fubara’s suspension has sparked intense political debate, with legal experts and political analysts questioning the legality of a president unilaterally removing a sitting governor. Shaibu’s statement adds to the growing opposition against what many see as executive overreach, further intensifying the political tension in Rivers State.
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