Hilda Dokubo, the actress, has strongly condemned President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers state.
The president’s decision, announced on Tuesday night, suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and state house assembly members, citing a prolonged political crisis in the state.
Tinubu also appointed Ibok-Ete Ibas, a retired vice-admiral, as the administrator of Rivers state.
The president’s action attracted widespread criticism on social media. with many Nigerians questioning its constitutionality.
Joining the fray, Dokubo questioned the president’s motives, suggesting that the declaration was an “attempt to annex the state” while ignoring the real issues.
In an Instagram post on Wednesday, the 55-year-old actress argued that Rivers has enjoyed peace for the past two years under Fubara’s leadership.
Dokubo, who is the chairman of the Labour Party (LP) in Rivers, added that the state of emergency declaration was “unnecessary”.
“State of emergency because for two years we have had peace! State of emergency because you want to capture the economic soul of Rivers state! State of emergency because of one man? Shameless!” she wrote.
“Perhaps Mr. President should say he wants to annexed Rivers state!”
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