The Digest:
Peter Obi has condemned President Tinubu’s six-month emergency rule in Rivers State as a “constitutional breach” that will long damage Nigerian democracy. In a statement on social media, the former presidential candidate called for reflection and peace while urging leaders to learn from the crisis. Rooted in the Storm.
Key Points
- Obi described the emergency rule as a “misstep that should not have happened.”
- He emphasized that the action was a needless disruption and a breach of constitutional governance.
- Obi urged all gladiators in the Rivers crisis to learn from the experience to avoid repeating errors.
- He congratulated the Rivers people for their endurance during the political provocations.
- The statement called on Governor Fubara, state lawmakers, and leaders to embrace peace and move forward.
- Obi reiterated his belief that “a new Nigeria is possible and inevitable.”
- The post sparked mixed reactions, with some supporting his stance and others criticizing politicians broadly.
Obi’s critique underscores lingering concerns about federal overreach and the fragile state of democratic norms in Nigeria’s political landscape.
Sources: Peter Obi (X)
