APC UK, Nigerians in Diaspora Urge Tinubu to Revoke Suspension of Fubara, Save Country's Image Now

Some Nigerians in the United Kingdom have expressed deep concern over the recent proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State and the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and members of the State House of Assembly. The Progressives Without Borders said the decision has severely damaged Nigeria's image, with the international community condemning it as an egregious overreach of executive authority. A statement co-signed by its President John Andrew, who is also the Chairman of the APC in South-East London, noted that the move has also contravened the fundamental principles of federalism and democratic governance, casting aspersions on the legitimacy of the Tinubu administration. "Nigeria's global reputation has suffered irreparable damage, with the country being perceived as one where the government disregards the rule of law and undermines democratic institutions," the statement said. "The dubious interpretation of the Constitution that ...