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Amaechi: President Tinubu Violated Constitution in Rivers State Crisis

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3 weeks ago

Apr 25, 2025.

Amaechi accused Tinubu sequel to the suspension of Gov. Fubara of Rivers State
Amaechi argued that Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State went beyond breaking the law and infringed upon the Constitution itself.
“This breach of the Constitution is a breach of the sacredness and sanctity of the Constitution. The Constitution of a country is the Bible of that country, and its sanctity must be protected.”

Former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has accused President Bola Tinubu of breaching the Nigerian Constitution by allegedly removing Governor Siminalayi Fubara and declaring a state of emergency in Rivers State.

Eko Hot Blog reports that the accusation comes in response to Tinubu’s actions amidst the ongoing political crisis in the south-south state, which included the suspension of Fubara, his deputy, and members of the state assembly.

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Speaking at the 9th Edition of the Akinjide Adeosun Foundation (AAF) Annual Leadership Discourse in Lagos themed “Fearless Leadership: A Panacea for Sustainable Development, Amaechi argued that Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State went beyond breaking the law and infringed upon the Constitution itself.

Amaechi expressed concern over the National Assembly’s ineffectiveness in maintaining democratic principles, which he believes has enabled Tinubu’s unconstitutional actions.

Amaechi: President Tinubu Violated Constitution in Rivers State Crisis

“What is even more alarming is that the breach in the situation is not even about law. The president didn’t break any law. He broke the Constitution,” Amaechi said.

“This breach of the Constitution is a breach of the sacredness and sanctity of the Constitution. The Constitution of a country is the Bible of that country, and its sanctity must be protected.”

He further claimed that the President acted unilaterally in removing an elected governor and appointing a military figure in his place, an action he labeled as unlawful and dangerous to Nigeria’s democratic structure.