- APC emphasized that all three arms of government must coexist for legitimate governance under Nigeria’s constitutional framework
- Morka claimed Fubara’s recklessness led to the emergency rule, making it necessary to restore order in Rivers State.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has held Siminalayi Fubara, the governor of Rivers, responsible for the state of emergency declared in the state.
On Tuesday night, Tinubu announced the decision due to the prolonged political turmoil affecting the south-south region.
Felix Morka, the APC national publicity secretary, stated in a late Tuesday release that “Governor Siminalayi Fubara is the author of the extreme events that have unfolded in Rivers state.”
“When he brazenly demolished the Rivers State House of Assembly, Fubara destroyed the very foundation of democracy in the state,” the statement reads.
“When he governed the state without a legislature, Fubara ended government in the state.
“When he expended state funds without valid legislative appropriation, Fubara stripped himself of all constitutional protections of the office of Governor.”
The party asserted that a governor cannot function in the absence of both a legislature and the judiciary.
The statement further explained that although the three arms of government operate separately under the constitution, they must work together for legitimate governance in Nigeria.
“As the Supreme Court confirmed, there was no government in the state and there had not been a government since Fubara destroyed the state legislature. By his reckless actions, Fubara asked for and set the stage for this outcome,” Morka said.
“The declaration of a state of emergency by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was a necessary, constitutionally-backed measure to protect lives and property, and extend governance to the good people of Rivers state.
“The safety and well being of the people is paramount at this time, and must trump all political considerations.
“Again, President Tinubu has demonstrated courage and leadership in forestalling a looming breakdown of law and order in the state.”
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