Soyinka Critiques Tinubu’s State of Emergency in Rivers, Claims Constitution Grants Excessive Power to the President, Undermining Federal Principles

Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, stating that the move contradicts the principles of federalism.   Tinubu declared emergency rule in the oil-rich state on Tuesday, March 19, citing political instability. As part of the directive, he suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor…

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