11 governors from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have approached the Supreme Court to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s decision to suspend elected officials and impose emergency rule in Rivers State. The governors argue that the suspension of Governor Fubara, his deputy, and the State Assembly on March 18, 2025, which led to the appointment of a sole administrator, is unconstitutional.
The States involved in the suit include Adamawa, Enugu, Osun, Oyo, Bauchi, Akwa Ibom, Plateau, Delta, Taraba, Zamfara, and Bayelsa. The governors are seeking a ruling from the court on whether the President has the legal authority to interfere in state governance under the pretext of an emergency.
The suit, filed by the Attorneys General of the respective states, references several constitutional provisions and questions the legality and implications of the President’s actions on federalism.
