The presidential candidate of the People Democratic Party(PDP) in the 2023 general elections, Atiku Abubakar, will on Thursday, lead opposition political leaders to address a world press conference on the state of emergency in Rivers
In a statement on Thursday, Atiku’s Special Assistant on Media (Broadcast), Abdula Rasheeth, said the press conference would be held in Abuja.
The picture of the statement showed Amaechi, El-Rufai and Obi would be at the press conference.
“His Excellency Atiku Abubakar, GCON, Vice President of Nigeria 1999 – 2007, will be leading a Joint Press Conference today, Thursday, March 20, 2025, alongside Concerned Leaders and Political Stakeholders in Nigeria regarding the unconstitutional declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“The event is scheduled for 10:00 AM at the Shehu Musa Yar’adua Centre in Abuja,”
Recall that President Bola Tinubu in a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday evening declared a state of emergency in Rivers State.
The President also suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu and members of the State Assembly for six months.
The declaration has however ignited various reactions from Nigerians.
