Eric Patrick
Veteran Nollywood Actress and politician Hilda Dokubo has condemned the declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State by President Tinubu, stating it is shameful.
The River State indigene took to her Instagram account late Tuesday to express her disappointment in the ongoing political crisis between the embattled Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike.
Dokubo wrote, “Now we know who the real enemy is! Now we see the hand beating the drum.
“State of emergency because for two years we have had peace! State of emergency because you want to capture the Economic soul of River State.
“State of emergency because of one man? Shameless.
“Perhaps Mr President should say he wants to annex Rivers state.”
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The long-standing power struggle between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, spiraled into a full-blown conflict, paralysing governance and threatening the state’s stability.
What began as a tussle for political control soon spiralled into violent confrontations, defections, and legal battles, with both factions vying for dominance.
The crisis deepened as the Rivers State House of Assembly members, largely loyal to Wike, moved against Fubara, pushing for his removal.
Allegations of executive overreach, financial mismanagement, and security threats fuelled tensions, leading to violent clashes and governance gridlock.