Isreal DMW reminds Nigerians of how Obasanjo sacked Plateau Governor amid Tinubu’s Fubara suspension
Davido’s logistics manager, Isreal DMW has reminded Nigerians how former president Olusegun Obasanjo sacked Plateau Governor in 2004.
Recall that President Bola Tinubu suspended his deputy Mrs Ngozi Odu and the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara for 6 months.
The suspension of Mrs. Odu and Mr. Fubabra followed after Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State.
Amidst the online brouhaha about the decision of the president, Isreal DMW has taken to his page to share the front page of a 2004 newspaper that recalls a similar moment in Nigerian history.
On the old newspaper shared by Isreal DMW, it states that in May 2004, President Olusegun Obasanjo declared a state of emergency in Plateau State, following deadly religious clashes.
According to reports, over 600 Muslims were slaughtered in Yelwa, Plateau State, allegedly by Christian militants.
Obasanjo sacked Plateau State Governor Joshua Dariye, accused him of failing to curb the bloodshed.
He also suspended the state legislature, stripped them of all powers, and installed a retired army general, Chris Ali, as interim administrator for six months.
