The presidential candidate of Labour Party in 2023 Election and former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi responded in a post to the National Assembly backing president Bola Tinubu’s Declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers state, suspending Governor Sim Fubara and his deputy for six month, while he sworn-in and installed a new administrative.

Obi who wrote to members of his political party in NASS urged them to stand as true defender of democracy and shun injustices in all form.

The former governor posted on his X account on Thursday admonishing: “Since your inauguration as distinguished, and Honorable members of the National Assembly, I have refrained from interfering in your legislative affairs out of respect for your independence and to allow you to focus on alleviating the suffering of the Nigerian people.

“However, at this critical juncture — following 26 years of a deteriorating democratic process marked by disregard for educational qualifications for electoral positions, massive rigging, and now the unconstitutional removal of elected officeholders — I find it necessary to address you. These unconstitutional actions have far-reaching negative implications for our democracy and the will of the people.

“I urge you to stand as true defenders of justice. Do not participate in or support any action, decision, or vote that compromises the integrity of our democracy, undermines the interests of the people of Rivers State, or contradicts our core values of fairness, equity, and transparency.

“We must not allow ourselves to become instruments of injustice or contribute to the betrayal of the people’s mandate. At this moment, we must prioritize what is right over what is wrong or convenient, remaining steadfast in defending the well-being of the people of Rivers State.

“Together, let us stand firm in our resolve.” He encouraged