Nigeria, March 19 -- Nigerian singer and activist Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has criticised President Bola Tinubu's decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State.

PREMIUM TIMES reported that President Tinubu also suspended state Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and all members of the House of Assembly for six months on Tuesday.

In a social media post, Falz stated, "Rivers State, no law allows a president to suspend a governor. A governor is elected and may only be removed by impeachment."

The "This is Nigeria" crooner quizzed, "Is Rivers State at war? Is there an 'actual breakdown of public order'? Is there a threat to the existence of the federation?"

Referencing Section 305 of the Nigerian ...