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JUST IN: Atiku, Obi, Others Urge N’Assembly To Reject Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers

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The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, along with his Labour Party counterpart, Peter Obi, and other opposition leaders, have called on the National Assembly to oppose President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State.

Atiku, speaking on behalf of the opposition leaders at a press conference at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja on Thursday, accused Tinubu of favouritism and the improper use of Section 305 regarding the state of emergency.

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He stated, “We call on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately revoke this unconstitutional proclamation and reinstate the elected Governor, Deputy Governor, and State Assembly of Rivers State.

READ ALSO: JUST IN: Tinubu Names Ex-Naval Chief As Rivers Administrator

“We call on patriotic Senators and Representatives to vote against this illegal action when it comes before them for approval.

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“The National Assembly must stand on the right side of history and not allow itself to be used to legitimise an unconstitutional power grab.”

Recall that Rivers State has been engulfed in political instability for nearly two years as former Governor Nyesom Wike and his successor, Siminalayi Fubara, vie for supremacy, leading to a governance deadlock in the oil-rich state.

As a result, the President declared a state of emergency in the state on Tuesday during a nationwide broadcast.

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READ ALSO: NLC, TUC Reject Rivers State Emergency, Call It Assault On Democracy

He stressed the need for order and suspended Fubara, his deputy, Mrs. Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the state House of Assembly for six months.

Additionally, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas was appointed as the state’s administrator.

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Within hours of the declaration, military forces took control of the Rivers Government House in Port Harcourt.

While Fubara expressed his concerns and called for calm, the state House of Assembly supported the President’s decision.

READ ALSO: JUST IN: Senate Receives Tinubu’s Letter, Moves To Debate On State Of Emergency In Rivers

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Other opposition leaders present at the ongoing press conference include Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, who is represented by Yunusa Tanko, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, National Secretary of the Coalition of United Political Parties, Peter Ahmeh, and Convenor of the Alternative, Segun Showunmi, among others.

Among those whose apologies were announced are former governors Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers), Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti), and the immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Adamu, among others.

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JUST IN: NEC Reinstates Anyanwu As PDP National Secretary

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The 100th National Executive Committee meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party has reinstated Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the party’s national secretary.

Speaking to journalists after the NEC meeting held in Abuja on Monday, the PDP acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, announced that Anyanwu has been officially reinstated.

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Damagum further revealed that the 101st NEC meeting has been scheduled for July 23 to finalise arrangements for the upcoming national convention.

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BREAKING: APC Fixes Date For NEC Meeting

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The All Progressives Congress, APC, will hold its National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting on 24th July, 2025.

Deputy National Secretary, Barr. Festus Fuanter, disclosed this after Monday’s National Working Committee, NWC, meeting.

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DAILY POST reports that Umar Ganduje on Friday resigned as the party’s chairman and in his place, Ali Dalori was appointed in acting capacity.

READ ALSO: JUST IN: Dalori Chairs First APC NWC Meeting Following Ganduje’s Resignation

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JUST IN: Dalori Chairs First APC NWC Meeting Following Ganduje’s Resignation

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Following the resignation of former Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Deputy Chairman (North), Ali Bukar Dalori, is now presiding over his first National Working Committee meeting in his capacity as Acting National Chairman.

Dalori, along with several NWC members, is currently meeting at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja.

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READ ALSO: BREAKING: Confusion As APC Chair, Ganduje Resigns

The Monday meeting is expected to review recent developments within the party and formulate an official position.

Present at the ongoing meeting are the National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru, the National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, and other key party officials.

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