A coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) below the umbrella of the Centre for Credible Management and Residents Consciousness (CCLCA) has expressed sturdy assist for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s latest declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State.
President Tinubu, on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, invoked a constitutional provision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State following months of unresolved political crises. His choice was subsequently endorsed by each chambers of the Nationwide Meeting, with some amendments.
Addressing journalists in Abuja on Friday, the Nationwide Coordinator of CCLCA, Dr. Nwambu Gabriel, said that the President’s choice was a constitutional and essential step to revive order within the state.
“Girls and gents of the press, esteemed and devoted Nigerian residents, at present, the Coalition of Civil Society Organizations, dedicated to advocating for good governance and credible management, convened to specific our assist for the latest declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” he mentioned.
Dr. Gabriel emphasised that the extended political standoff between the chief and legislative arms of presidency in Rivers State had created a governance disaster requiring speedy intervention.
“As a civil rights coalition, we stand in affirmation of the latest actions taken by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in addition to the resolutions handed by each the Senate and the Home of Representatives regarding the state of emergency in Rivers State,” he mentioned.
He justified the President’s choice by citing Part 305 of the Nigerian Structure, which allows the declaration of a state of emergency in circumstances the place governance and order can’t be maintained.
“The chaotic political atmosphere in Rivers State necessitated such a unprecedented measure,” he asserted.
The CCLCA additionally backed the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and all members of the Rivers State Home of Meeting, describing it as a essential step towards restoring stability.
The group additional supported the Senate’s decision to invoke Part 11 of Part 4 of the Structure, granting the Nationwide Meeting authority to ascertain a Joint Advisory Committee to supervise the administration of Rivers State in the course of the emergency interval.
Dr. Gabriel emphasised the significance of this oversight to safeguard the pursuits of Rivers State residents.
“We additionally welcome the Senate’s suggestion to type a committee of eminent Nigerians tasked with reconciling the conflicting events inside the authorities of Rivers State. Such an initiative is crucial not just for speedy decision of the continuing disaster but in addition for fostering a extra collaborative and efficient governance construction sooner or later,” he added.
The Nationwide Coordinator additionally recommended the Home of Representatives for affirming the state of emergency, stressing that the collective strategy of each legislative chambers displays the urgency of the scenario.
“We imagine that these measures are in one of the best curiosity of the individuals of Rivers State and Nigeria as a complete,” he said.
Dr. Gabriel, nonetheless, referred to as on all stakeholders to work towards a peaceable decision, urging collective motion and dialogue as one of the best strategy to restoring governance and stability in Rivers State.
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