Chief Bode George, the former Deputy National Chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), has attacked President Bola Tinubu's proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it a flagrant contempt for established authority. George responded to the development, saying, "This is pure Armageddon—complete disregard for constituted power. "The Constitution has been viciously violated." He went on to say, "We can't keep quiet. This is extreme irresponsibility. What did Fubara do? As Commander-in-Chief, Tinubu gave Wike military and security personnel to destabilise.
Rivers State. The governor had no authority over security agencies, yet he stayed cool. Nobody has stated what he did to justify the dictatorial emergency rule. George compared the situation to previous political crises, saying, "This is exactly how it began in 1962 and 1983." It's a dress rehearsal for what Tinubu intends to do in 2027. The APC seeks to gain power of all states by unconstitutional means. He questioned Tinubu's activities, asking, "Did he obtain National Assembly approval before broadcasting?" What happened in Rivers represents Esau's hand and Jacob's speech. Why didn't he declare an emergency in Lagos when lawmakers were fighting? Whyinvite Diete-Spiff and Niger Delta leaders last week if he previously planned this?" George concluded, "Is Tinubu now becoming a civilian dictator?"