Rivers State Emergency: A Power Play, Not A Security Move - Atiku

Atiku Abubakar Speaks Out on the Rivers State Crisis

Listen up, folks. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar isn’t holding back when it comes to the recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. In his view, this move isn’t about security—it’s all about power. Atiku made this bold statement during a high-profile world press conference, alongside other political heavyweights like Peter Obi, Nasir El-Rufai, and Rotimi Amaechi. The conference was held to address the growing political unrest in Rivers State and the implications of the state of emergency.

Why the State of Emergency Isn’t Necessary

Here’s the deal: Atiku believes the political crisis in Rivers State can be resolved without resorting to such extreme measures. He’s pointing out that the issues at play here could be addressed through proper legal processes rather than declaring a state of emergency. Let me break it down for you. The root of the problem lies in the defection of 27 Assembly members from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). These members lost their seats due to constitutional provisions, and now there’s been a lot of political maneuvering to undermine the governor’s mandate. But does this justify a state of emergency? Atiku says no.

He’s emphasizing that the issues raised by President Tinubu, like pipeline vandalism, are already under the jurisdiction of federal security agencies and private security firms. If we’re talking about security concerns, the natural question is: who’s in charge of the police, the military, and the State Security Service (DSS)? Is it the governor or the president? Atiku argues that these are questions the federal government should be answering before making such a drastic move.

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Atiku’s Take on the Situation

In his own words, Atiku put it plainly: “This State of Emergency declaration is not about security—it is about power. The disagreements within Rivers State stem from the defection of 27 Assembly members from the PDP to the APC, their loss of seats under constitutional provisions, and the subsequent political maneuvering to undermine the Governor’s mandate.” He continued, “Rather than allowing the law to take its course, the federal government has engineered a crisis to justify this unconstitutional action. The excuse of pipeline vandalism—an issue squarely under the control of federal security agencies and privately contracted security firms—is laughable. If security breaches are the concern, the first question should be: Who controls the police, the military, and the DSS? The Governor or the President?”

Atiku is making a strong case here. He’s arguing that the federal government is using this situation as an excuse to meddle in state affairs and further their political agenda. This declaration, according to him, is a misuse of power and goes against constitutional principles. It’s a bold statement, and it’s clear that Atiku isn’t shy about expressing his opinions on the matter.