Supreme Court Ruling: Is There a Plot to Sabotage Rivers Governor Fubara and Boost APC?

• Controversy: Supreme Court ruling on Rivers State LG funds under fire.
• Allegations: Timi Frank accuses the judiciary of being compromised.
• Political Maneuvering: Claims of a plot to weaken Governor Fubara and favor the APC.
• Call to Action: Urging Rivers residents to support Fubara and resist attempts to subvert democracy.

Supreme Court’s Decision Sparks Outrage

The Supreme Court’s recent order to suspend federal allocations to local governments in Rivers State has ignited a firestorm of controversy. Timi Frank, a former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has come out swinging, describing the ruling as a calculated attempt to destabilize Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s administration and pave the way for the APC to seize control of the state. This is some serious wahala!

Is the Judiciary Compromised?

In a strongly worded statement released in Abuja, Frank didn’t hold back, labeling the ruling a “gross miscarriage of justice” and accusing the judiciary of being compromised. He’s calling on all Nigerians and the international community to hold President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, accountable for any unrest that might result from this decision. These are weighty accusations that could shake the foundations of Nigerian politics.

A “Fraudulent Judgment”?

Frank didn’t mince words, calling the ruling “the most fraudulent judgment ever delivered in Nigeria’s history.” He argues that the decision wasn’t based on legal merit but rather on political interests. “How can the Supreme Court give this kind of anti-truth, anti-God, inhuman, anti-justice, and compromised judgment that is obviously meant to give the opposition APC the leeway to take over Rivers State?” he questioned. Ouch! Those are fighting words!

The Defected Lawmakers: Still Legit?

Frank, who also serves as the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) Ambassador to East Africa and the Middle East (talk about a busy man!), insists that the 27 lawmakers at the heart of the crisis illegally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC. According to him, they no longer have any legitimate authority in the state legislature. This defection drama is adding fuel to an already raging fire.

Starving Rivers State?

According to Frank, the court’s decision to suspend local government allocations is a deliberate attempt to weaken Fubara’s administration by financially starving the state. He claims the APC-led federal government is using the judiciary to push its political agenda in Rivers. This is like cutting off the oxygen supply to a patient – a drastic measure with potentially devastating consequences.

Tinubu’s Silence: A Red Flag?

Frank further criticizes President Tinubu for allegedly ignoring the judicial overreach and failing to step in, despite his proclaimed commitment to democracy. He accuses the administration of empowering the suspended lawmakers to push for Fubara’s impeachment in a bid to seize control of the state government. Is Tinubu turning a blind eye to injustice? That’s the question Frank is posing.

A Call to Stand Strong

Despite the legal and political turmoil, Frank is urging Rivers residents to remain firm in their support for Fubara. He’s calling on them to rise up and resist any attempts to undermine democracy in the state, stressing that the governor is fighting to protect Rivers’ resources and uphold constitutional governance. This is a call to arms – a plea for the people to defend their democratic rights.

The Bigger Picture: Rivers State’s Political Significance

Rivers State is a major oil-producing hub in Nigeria, making it a strategically important region. Control of the state means control of significant resources and political power. The current crisis is not just about legal technicalities; it’s about who gets to control this vital state. This struggle is a microcosm of the larger political battles playing out across Nigeria.

Looking Ahead: What’s Next?

The situation in Rivers State remains tense and unpredictable. The coming weeks and months will be crucial in determining the fate of Governor Fubara’s administration and the future of the state. Will the people of Rivers State heed Frank’s call to action? Only time will tell.