The Zamfara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned what it described as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s unconstitutional action in suspending and later reinstating the duly elected Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara.
In a statement issued by the party’s State Publicity Secretary, Comrade Haliru Andi, and made available to journalists in Gusau, the PDP said the move was a dangerous precedent and a direct threat to democracy.
“As a party, we hold firmly that the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria does not confer on the President any authority to suspend or reinstate a democratically elected governor.
“Such an act amounts to a blatant abuse of power, a dangerous precedent, and a direct threat to the survival of democracy in our nation,” the statement read.
The Zamfara PDP called on Nigerians not to celebrate what it described as a “so-called reinstatement,” urging citizens to unite in condemning the President’s action, which it said undermines democratic institutions, erodes the rule of law, and weakens the federal system of government.
The party further urged Governor Fubara to remain in the PDP and resist what it called attempts to lure him into the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“This is nothing but a calculated attempt by the President and his party to intimidate opposition governors, destabilize the PDP, and entrench one-party dictatorship,” the statement continued.
It advised the Rivers governor to focus on working with PDP leaders to reposition the party as the “true hope of Nigerians,” insisting that the President’s alleged unconstitutional action would only strengthen the PDP’s resolve to defend democracy and mobilize Nigerians to vote out the ruling APC in 2027.
“The PDP Zamfara State Chapter reaffirms its unshaken commitment to democracy, justice, and good governance. We call on all patriotic Nigerians, civil society organizations, and the international community to take note of this dangerous assault on our democracy and stand firm in defense of the will of the people.”
