The governing All Progressives Congress (APC) has blamed Governor Siminalayi Fubara for the events unfolding in Rivers State, Southern Nigeria.
According to the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Felix Morka, Fubara’s actions have destroyed the foundation of democracy in the State.
Mr. Morka alleged that Fubara’s demolition of the Rivers State House of Assembly and governing without a legislature have effectively ended government in the State.
He further said that Fubara’s expenditure of State funds without valid legislative appropriation has stripped him of constitutional protections as Governor.
The APC emphasised that a governor cannot exist without a legislature and judiciary, “As the Supreme Court confirmed, there was no government in the state and there had not been a government since Fubara destroyed the state legislature. By his reckless actions, Fubara asked for and set the stage for this outcome,” Mr. Morka noted.
Mr. Morka praised President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a State of emergency as a necessary measure to protect lives and property, and extend governance to the people of Rivers State.
Mr Morka added that President Tinubu has demonstrated courage and leadership in forestalling a looming breakdown of law and order in the State.
Lateefah Ibrahim
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