‘Excessive’, Professor Wole Soyinka, has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State.

Soyinka who spoke during an interview on Channels Television described the situation as excessive.

Tinubu declared emergency rule in the oil-rich state on Tuesday over the political crisis and instability in the state.

He also suspended Siminalayi Fubara, governor of the state; his deputy, Ngozi Odu; and all members of the Rivers assembly for an initial period of six months.

The president immediately appointed Ibok-Ete Ibas, a retired naval chief, as the state’s sole administrator.