The Digest:
The PDP has called for President Tinubu to apologize for suspending Rivers State Governor Fubara, accusing him of constitutional overreach and endangering democratic principles. According to Daily Post, the demand highlights deepening tensions between executive action and institutional safeguards.
Key Points
- PDP Deputy National Youth Leader Timothy Osadolor publicly demanded the presidential apology.
- The accusation centers on the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State.
- Osadolor stated the President exceeded his constitutional powers.
- The action is seen as undermining the separation of powers.
- It was described as setting a dangerous precedent for Nigeria’s democracy.
- Osadolor criticized the presidential tone toward governors as patronizing.
- The PDP emphasizes the need for a clear division of powers.
The call for an apology underscores a growing political clash over the limits of presidential authority and the protection of democratic norms.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria
