Nigeria’s History of State of Emergency Declarations
Recently, an atmosphere of uncertainty has swept through Rivers State. The declaration of a state of emergency has had profound impacts, not only on political figures but also on the everyday lives of the citizens. The Rivers state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, along with his deputy, Ngozi Nma Odu, and the members of the State House of Assembly, have been suspended. Such suspensions are slated to endure for six months, as justified by the nation's president amidst a backdrop of unrelenting political crises,…