Veteran actress and politician Hilda Dokubo has slammed President Bola Tinubu for declaring a state of emergency in Rivers State. She accused him of trying to take control of the state’s economic assets under the guise of addressing political tensions.
Tinubu’s decision came after suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and all state lawmakers for six months. While he claimed the move was necessary to restore order, many Nigerians, including Dokubo, have questioned his true motives.
Reacting on Instagram, Dokubo called the action “shameless” and warned that Rivers State should not be used for political manipulation. Her comments add to the growing debate over the President’s intervention.
She wrote;
”State of emergency because for two years we have had peace!
State of emergency because you want to capture the economic soul of Rivers State!
State of emergency because of one man?
Shameless! Perhaps Mr. President should say he wants to annex Rivers State.”
“The Animal Farm by George Orwell should be given to every Rivers State citizen as palliative. Meantime, someone tell Mr Jones to rein in his pigs,” she added.
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