This week’s on The Ballot, suspension of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and House of Assembly members is sparking controversy. Yiaga Africa has strongly condemned the actions, stating that the declaration of a state of emergency and the suspension of democratically elected officials are unconstitutional. Civil society organizations have also raised their voices, calling the move an assault on Nigeria’s democratic framework. In the lead-up to the 2027 general election, prominent opposition figures, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Nasir El-Rufai, have united to form a coalition aimed at challenging President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Alongside these developments, other significant issues have arisen, such as the call to restore suppressed constituencies in Kogi State and the controversy surrounding the exclusion of statutory delegates from party primaries. Read the full issue below.
