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Former governor of Nigeria's Rivers State faults President Bola Tinubu over state of emergency

Former governor of Nigeria's Rivers State faults President Bola Tinubu over state of emergency

Update: 2025-04-01
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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu declared a six-month state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other politicians. The move comes amidst political instability in the region and has sparked a national debate about democracy. DW’s Josey Mahachi spoke to Nigeria’s former minister of transport and former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi.
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Former governor of Nigeria's Rivers State faults President Bola Tinubu over state of emergency

Former governor of Nigeria's Rivers State faults President Bola Tinubu over state of emergency

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