A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George has slammed the President Bola Tinubu administration, saying it is worse than military rule.

George, who spoke on the current crisis in Rivers State and the controversy surrounding suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, cited historical precedents, adding that they led to the collapse of the First and Second Republics.

While expressing shock over the state of emergency declaration in Rivers and the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, he said that the PDP would not allow the humiliation of Akpoti-Uduaghan.

?In Rivers State, Governor Fubara, his deputy, and lawmakers were suspended, and the National Assembly, without the mandatory two-thirds approval, rubber-stamped this unconstitutional action by voice vote.

?Look at the gang-up against Natasha in the Senate. Don?t these Senators have daughters? With insecurity, corruption, and poverty ravaging the country, is Natasha?s issue the most pressing?

?She is a strong PDP member, and we will not allow this humiliation,? George stated.

He added, ?The law is clear. A state of emergency requires a two-thirds majority. What is the meaning of a voice vote? Did they get the numbers before approving it??

?With what is happening in Rivers, why should Wike be allowed to go to Yenagoa and stoke political tensions?

?The Kogi State Police Command banned rallies over Natasha?s issue, yet Wike is being encouraged to provoke the Ijaw people. This is a double standard and could lead to further instability.?

?This presidential system we are operating is worse than military rule. What is happening now portends grave dangers for 2027. The federal government must not encourage lawlessness across the country.? (Daily Sun)

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