Nigeria El-Rufai Slams Tinubu’s Suspension of Rivers Officials as Undemocratic

Former Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s suspension of Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara and lawmakers, calling it an attack on democracy. He urged Tinubu to reverse the decision, warning of dangerous precedents. El-Rufai called on Nigerians to resist the unconstitutional move and defend democratic principles.

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai has strongly condemned President Bola Tinubu’s decision to suspend Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and state lawmakers, calling it a “wanton aggression” against democracy and the rule of law. While acknowledging the security challenges in Rivers, el-Rufai insists that emergency rules should not dismantle democratic structures.

In a statement on X, el-Rufai urged Tinubu to reconsider, warning that the move sets a dangerous precedent. He drew parallels to past political crises, reminding Nigerians of Tinubu’s past opposition to emergency rule under President Goodluck Jonathan. El-Rufai called on fellow patriots to resist what he described as a violation of constitutional governance.