{"id":156178,"date":"2025-03-22T23:00:12","date_gmt":"2025-03-22T22:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/no-bribe-was-taken-for-rivers-state-of-emergency-endorsement-jigawa-rep"},"modified":"2025-04-04T12:19:30","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T11:19:30","slug":"no-bribe-was-taken-for-rivers-state-of-emergency-endorsement-jigawa-rep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/no-bribe-was-taken-for-rivers-state-of-emergency-endorsement-jigawa-rep","title":{"rendered":"No bribe was taken for Rivers state of emergency endorsement \u2013 Jigawa rep"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Hon. Yusuf Shittu Galambi, representing Gwaram Federal Constituency in Jigawa State, has refuted allegations that members of the National Assembly were bribed to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu\u2019s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State.<\/p>\n<p>His statement comes amid ongoing controversy, with some groups accusing lawmakers of being influenced in their decision-making.<\/p>\n<p>In a press release issued on Saturday, Galambi dismissed the claims, insisting that lawmakers neither received inducements nor were coerced into backing the president\u2019s decision.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the majority of members supported the measure out of a commitment to protecting democracy and safeguarding the interests of the people of Rivers State.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasized that the National Assembly\u2019s endorsement was motivated by a desire to uphold patriotism, political stability, peace, and the protection of democratic institutions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was shocked by the media reports spreading falsehoods and mischief, suggesting that we were bribed or forced into supporting the president\u2019s decision regarding Rivers State,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He further explained that lawmakers backed the move as a necessary step to preserve democracy and even to protect Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who faces intense political opposition from a faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly, which could lead to his impeachment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNigerians should recognize the role of the National Assembly in advising the president to establish a reconciliation team of eminent Nigerians before the six-month emergency rule expires,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing criticism from opposition groups and civil society organizations, Galambi insisted that lawmakers prioritized national unity, political cohesion, and democratic stability over emotional reactions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cContrary to the views of opposition groups and activists, we assessed the situation with a focus on patriotism, peace, and the preservation of democratic structures\u2014including the people, the governor, and the Rivers State Assembly,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>He concluded by urging Nigerians to support peaceful dialogue in resolving the crisis.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI call on well-meaning Nigerians to give peace a chance and allow Mr. President to explore the best possible solutions through dialogue and unity,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Hon. Yusuf Shittu Galambi, representing Gwaram Federal Constituency in Jigawa State, has refuted allegations that members of the National Assembly were bribed to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu\u2019s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. 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