State of emergency: Tinubu wants to capture economic soul of Rivers – Hilda Dokubo

Veteran Nollywood actress and politician, Hilda Dokubo, has accused Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, of planning to capture the economic soul of Rivers State.

Dokubo stated this while reacting to the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State and the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy for six months.

Media Talk Africa reports that the President had announced a state of emergency in Rivers State and also suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and House of Assembly members for six months.

While addressing the nation on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, Tinubu stated that his decision came “after evaluating the political crisis in the state,” a development that has garnered diverse reactions across the country.

However, reacting in a post on her Instagram page, the actress described the President’s action as shameless, stating that he should admit he wants to annex Rivers State.

“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.”