‘Excessive’, Soyinka Faults Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers
Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State.
Soyinka who spoke during an interview on described the situation as excessive.
Tinubu declared emergency rule in the oil-rich state on Tuesday over the political crisis and instability in the state.
He also suspended Siminalayi Fubara, governor of the state; his deputy, Ngozi Odu; and all members of the Rivers assembly for an initial period of six months.
The president immediately appointed Ibok-Ete Ibas, a retired naval chief, as the state’s sole administrator.
