Citizens for Democratic Watch (CDW), a pro-democracy group, has condemned the appointment of administrators for the 23 local government areas in Rivers State by the sole administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas, describing it as “a dangerous abuse of power and a direct attack on the constitution”.

This latest action, which came just 24 hours after a federal high court restrained Ibas from making such appointments, has triggered widespread concern over what CDW calls “the rapid erosion of democratic institutions under the guise of emergency governance”.

In a statement on Wednesday, Dr Hassan Dantani, Executive Director of CDW, called on President Bola Tinubu and the leadership of the National Assembly to intervene before the situation spirals out of control.

“Appointing 23 sole administrators in clear defiance of a federal court order is not only unlawful — it is tyrannical,” Dantani said.

“No state of emergency gives anyone the license to override the judiciary, erase local governance, and act above the law. This must be condemned in the strongest terms.”

Dantani noted that the local government system is a constitutionally recognised tier of government, and any attempt to run it without democratic structures sets a very dangerous precedent.

“This action by Ibok-Ete Ibas is a grave violation of Section 7 of the 1999 Constitution, which guarantees the system of democratically elected local government councils,” he said.

“Our democracy cannot function if unelected individuals are imposed to run local governments under military-style appointments.”

CDW warned that if allowed to stand, the appointments could embolden future political actors to trample on the rule of law and weaken the judiciary.

“The blatant disregard for a valid court order should alarm every Nigerian, regardless of political affiliation,” Dantani said.

“When leaders ignore court rulings and impose their will, what remains of the rule of law? If we allow this to stand in Rivers, it could happen anywhere else.”

The group called on the National Assembly to urgently summon the Rivers sole administrator to explain his actions and ensure that all constitutional boundaries are respected.

“We urge the Senate and House of Representatives to treat this matter as a priority,” he added.

“Democracy must not be sacrificed on the altar of expediency or political convenience.”

Dantani concluded by demanding the immediate reversal of the LGA appointments and a return to constitutional order.

“The people of Rivers State deserve legitimate, elected representation — not handpicked appointees. We must not normalise authoritarian shortcuts in a democratic society,” the group warned.

By Collins Nkwocha

The prophetic hall of fame and Ambassador of peace, prophet Godwin Ikuru of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry has warned the governor of Benue state,Rev.Fr.Hyacinth Alia of the dangers and consequences of neglecting and being obstinate to George Akume,the Secretary to the Government of the Federation that made him relevant by making him the governor.

Prophet Ikuru warned governor Alia of the dangers of “fighting” with Akume, urging him to respect his priesthood and not behave like a politician “this thing has been a very serious problem in Nigerian political scene,if you support someone and make him a governor, senator or help him to attain any political position, immediately the person grabs power,he becomes obstinate and neglects the person that aided him to attain that seat, governor Alia is not the first to do such,but I’m disappointed that a priest like governor Alia could do this,I want to advise him to respect the anointing of God upon his life and not behave not behave like the normal politicians that are full of ingratitude because only a foolish man drinks and throws away the cup”.

There has been reports of rivalry between Akume and Alia over political control of the state.The face-off was said to have started shortly after the governor was sworn in two years ago.

By Collins Nkwocha

The battleground for Anambra 2025 is getting hotter with various political parties producing candidates that will fight for their course in the political tussle to oust governor Chukwuemeka Soludo in the November,8 governorship election.

One of the finest prophets on the African continent, the prophetic hall of fame and Ambassador of peace, prophet Godwin Ikuru of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry has advised APC to forget about capturing Anambra state because it will be impossible to defeat Soludo in the governorship election, he has performed magnificently as the governor of the state.

Speaking to newsmen today in Lagos, the prophet of the nation reiterated that APC capturing Anambra state is mission impossible “I want to advise APC,Mr.president, APC national chairman and the candidate in the state,not to squander their resources on the election because APC can’t capture Anambra state, the state belongs to governor Soludo and he’s going to rule for 8 years”

Prophet Godwin Ikuru is a great prophet whose prognostications has been very unerring and lethal,he prophesied many presidents and governors into power, that’s why he’s regarded as the prophetic hall of fame