Atiku Hits Back At Tinubu Over Rivers State Emergency Declaration

Atiku Slams Tinubu for Declaring Emergency in Rivers State

Naija News has learned that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar isn’t holding back his criticism against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Tinubu recently made a nationwide announcement declaring a state of emergency in Rivers State. In this broadcast, Tinubu also suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu for a period of six months. This bold move has sparked a wave of reactions across the country.

Atiku's Reaction: A Night to Remember

On Tuesday evening, Atiku wasted no time in firing back with a fiery statement condemning Tinubu’s decision. Speaking directly to the nation, Atiku minced no words, calling the president’s move "disgraceful." He argued that Tinubu cannot escape the blame for the chaos that has unfolded in Rivers State. According to Atiku, the president has either enabled or failed to stop the political turmoil that has gripped the region.

Atiku’s tone was clear: this isn’t just about politics; it’s about accountability. He emphasized that Tinubu’s administration has been more of a hindrance than a help in stabilizing the situation in Rivers. The former vice president went on to say that the president’s actions are nothing short of political manipulation, and they reflect a lack of genuine concern for the welfare of the people of Rivers State.

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The Heart of the Matter

Atiku’s statement was filled with pointed remarks, leaving no room for misinterpretation. He said, “The declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State reeks of political manipulation and outright bad faith. Let’s be honest here—anyone paying attention knows that Bola Tinubu has been playing a dangerous game in the political drama unfolding in Rivers. His refusal—or maybe it’s calculated negligence—to prevent this crisis from escalating is nothing short of disgraceful.”

He continued, “Beyond the political maneuvering, the security breaches that have led to the destruction of critical national infrastructure in the state are squarely on the president’s desk. Tinubu cannot simply shrug off responsibility for the chaos his administration has either enabled or failed to stop. It’s unacceptable.”

A Bigger Picture: The Niger Delta in Turmoil

Atiku didn’t stop there. He painted a broader picture, pointing out that under Tinubu’s leadership, the Niger Delta has regressed into an era of violent unrest and instability. He reminded everyone of the hard-won peace achieved by the late President Umaru Yar’Adua and how that progress has been recklessly erased due to what he sees as selfish political calculations.

“It’s an unforgivable failure that, under Tinubu’s watch, the Niger Delta has been thrown back into the dark days of violence and instability. Years of progress have been erased, all for the sake of political games. If federal infrastructure in Rivers has been compromised, the president bears full responsibility. Punishing the people of Rivers State just to serve the political gamesmanship between the governor and Tinubu’s enablers in the federal government is nothing less than an assault on democracy. This must be condemned in the strongest terms possible,” Atiku passionately declared.

This heated exchange between Atiku and Tinubu highlights the ongoing tensions within Nigeria’s political landscape. As the nation watches closely, it remains to be seen how this situation will unfold and whether it will lead to further political and social consequences.