Rivers State: Tinubu Has Committed An Impeachable Offence – Abati

Veteran journalist and ex-presidential spokesperson, Reuben Abati, has disagreed with the decision of President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State.

Speaking on Wednesday in the aftermath of the President’s declaration, which also includes a six-month suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy and all members of the State House of Assembly, Abati said Tinubu has appropriated to himself the powers to make laws for the Rivers State House of Assembly, which is an impeachable offence.

He added that the National Assembly can reject his proclamation and issue impeachment proceedings against him, but it remains to be seen what the lawmakers would do.

“President Tinubu has appropriated to himself the powers to make laws for the Rivers State House of Assembly, which is an impeachable offense. I don’t know whether the National Assembly has the courage to either reject his proclamation or proceed with the issue of impeachment against him,” Abati said on Arise News.

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