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Okpebholo distances self from South-South Governors’ stance on state of emergency

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has distanced himself from the position taken by the South-South Governors’ Forum regarding the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. In a statement issued in Benin on Thursday by his Chief…

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March 21, 2025

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South-South Govs reject Rivers emergency rule, call for immediate reversal

By Tapre Timine, Bayelsa The South-South Governors’ Forum has rejected Federal Government’s declaration of a six-month state of emergency in Rivers State, describing the move as unnecessary and calling for its immediate withdrawal. In a statement issued on Thursday and…

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March 20, 2025