2027: List of governors who opposed Tinubu’s suspension of Fubara

The political crisis currently affecting Rivers State has prompted President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency, leading to the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

Tensions between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, who now serves as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, began to escalate six months following Fubara’s assumption of office.

The conflict is centered around the struggle for control over the political landscape of the state. …Continue Reading.

This situation has resulted in a significant number of lawmakers taking steps towards the impeachment of the current State Governor.

Following the burning of pipelines in the state, President Tinubu announced the suspension of the governor and the lawmakers. This action has been criticised by concerned Nigerians, including some governors.

Below is the list of the governors who have criticised the President for declaring a state of emergency and the suspension of Rivers lawmakers.

Governors who opposed Tinubu’s suspension of Fubara

Seyi Makinde of Oyo

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde was one of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors who have publicly criticised the suspension of Governor Fubara, adding that irrespective of loyalty, the virtue of democracy must be protected and that the action of the President was unconstitutional.

Makinde also hinted that the governors elected on the PDP platform would be challenging the suspension of their colleague, Fubara, at the Supreme Court.

Bala Mohammed of Bauchi

The Bauchi state governor, Bala Mohammed, has vehemently criticised President Tinubu’s suspension of Fubara. He condemned the faulting of the colleague and the President, not mentioning the FCT minister.

Meanwhile, Governor Bala criticised Tinubu while speaking on behalf of the 12 governors of the PDP. The governors also called for the immediate reversal of the order while raising the suspicion that the president was playing politics with his decision.

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