Rivers State: Isreal DMW Shows Former Nigerian President Who Sacked a Governor Amid Tinubu’s Order

• Nigerian singer Davido's logistics manager Isreal DMW has shared a historical angle to the agitation going on in Rivers state
• President Tinubu on Tuesday, March 18, declared a state of emergency in Rivers, citing escalating political unrest and security concerns
• Isreal DMW shared an old newspaper narrating how a previous president sacked a governor, as he triggered netizens online

Nigerian singer Davido's logistics manager, Isreal Afeare, also known as Isreal DMW, has quietly weighed in on the controversy following the dramatic suspension of Rivers state Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

Legit.ng previously reported that President Bola Tinubu announced a state of emergency in Rivers, sending shockwaves through the political scene.

In a broadcast on Tuesday, March 18, Tinubu announced the immediate suspension of Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and the entire Rivers state House of Assembly for six months, citing political instability.

The surprising move sparked a heated debate throughout the country, with Nigerians, including celebrities, disputing its constitutional legitimacy.

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In the midst of the outrage, Isreal DMW went on Instagram to deliver a history lesson.

The entertainment hypeman shared the front page of a 2004 newspaper captioned with a deep sigh. It recalled a similar case in Nigerian history.

According to the old news, this was not the first time a sitting president had exercised such executive authority.

It claimed that in May 2004, exactly one year into his second term, President Olusegun Obasanjo announced a state of emergency in Plateau state in response to fatal religious violence.

At the time, reports stated that Christian militants massacred around 600 Muslims in Yelwa, Plateau state.

Obasanjo dismissed Plateau State Governor Joshua Dariye, accusing him of failing to stop the killings.

He also suspended the state legislature and appointed Chris Ali, a retired army general, as interim administrator for six months.

See Isreal DMW’s post below:

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Isreal DMW’s post on Rivers state of emergency trends

Legit.ng gathered the reactions below:

still_wise_elect said:

"It is illegal to appoint a retired soldier isn’t saying anything now."

dannyblazze_007 wrote:

"One time you can be in problem, while another time you can be the problem."

sisi_ola24 wrote:

"No be today e don teh, until all this circle of old cargo leaders are out of the picture there won't be any correct structure in Nigeria...just imagine now."

agegeemmanuel50 said:

"FG is after you and now you’re doing the same cos you’re in power which you forcefully took for urself."

Falz Condemns Tinubu's actions in Rivers state

In a previous report by Legit.ng, Nigerian musician Falz had aired his shock following President Bola Tinubu’s move against River state and the governor, Siminalayi Fubara.

Recall that Tinubu also suspended all elected members of Rivers state House of Assembly and named Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (Rtd) as administrator to oversee the state's activities.

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Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng