ADC Slams Tinubu Over Rivers Crisis Handling as Autocratic

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) spokesperson, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, criticized President Bola Tinubu's handling of the political crisis in Rivers State, calling it "whimsically autocratic." Abdullahi accused Tinubu of overstepping constitutional boundaries by suspending and reinstating the governor of Rivers State. He emphasized that such actions could negatively impact Tinubu's political legacy, urging him to prioritize statesmanship over political brinkmanship.

The ADC spokesperson highlighted the unconstitutional nature of the governor's suspension, emphasizing the need for adherence to democratic principles in resolving political crises.