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Ladoja Supports Tinubu’s Emergency Rule in Rivers State

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Mar 31, 2025.

Ladoja believes that President Tinubu had valid reasons for his decision.
Ladoja advised Minister of the Wike and Governor Fubara to engage in dialogue and seek common ground while the emergency rule is in place

Former Oyo State Governor Rashidi Ladoja has expressed his support for President Bola Tinubu’s decision to impose emergency rule in Rivers State, describing it as a wise move aimed at preventing further crisis, Eko Hot Blog reports

Ladoja, who is also the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, made these remarks on Sunday while addressing journalists at his Bodija residence in Ibadan after the Eid-el-Fitr prayers.

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Contrary to widespread condemnation of the emergency rule declaration, Ladoja believes that President Tinubu had valid reasons for his decision.

The emergency rule was imposed to curb political tensions arising from the conflict between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and the incumbent Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara.

Tinubu implemented a six-month emergency rule, during which Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the House of Assembly have been suspended.

Ladoja Supports Tinubu's Emergency Rule in Rivers State

Former Naval Chief Ibok Ibas has been appointed as the Administrator of the state during this period.

Ladoja advised Minister of the Wike and Governor Fubara to engage in dialogue and seek common ground while the emergency rule is in place

“The state of emergency in Rivers State is not a threat to democracy at all. The President has his reasons for taking this step. It serves as a warning to other governors to govern responsibly.

“Now, there is relative peace in Rivers State, and I believe everything will stabilize within the next six months.”