PDP Governors Sue Tinubu, N’Assembly Over Fubara’s Suspension

Governors of seven Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)-led states have filed a suit at the Supreme Court challenging President Bola Tinubu’s suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and state lawmakers.

Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers on March 18, appointing a sole administrator—a move backed by the National Assembly. However, the governors of Bauchi, Adamawa, Bayelsa, Enugu, Osun, Plateau, and Zamfara argue that the president lacks the constitutional power to suspend elected officials.

They are seeking a court ruling to nullify the suspension, void the sole administrator’s appointment, and restrain Tinubu from interfering in state governance.