Ijaw Leaders and Others React to Emergency Rule in Rivers State
The declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu has sparked varied reactions, particularly among Ijaw leaders who are now considering options for self-determination. Ijaw National Congress (INC) President’s Response: Prof. Benjamin Okaba, INC president, expressed dissatisfaction, stating that the Ijaw people view the declaration as “another slap on us.”