In response to the recent suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other elected officials, the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDPGF) has announced plans to challenge the decision in court. Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde disclosed this development following an emergency meeting of the forum.

Governor Makinde emphasized the forum’s unanimous agreement to contest the suspension, stating that democracy must be protected at all costs, regardless of personal feelings or loyalties. He described the suspension as a “grievous mistake” and an “atrocious and retrograde decision.”

The PDPGF expressed solidarity with Governor Fubara and the people of Rivers State during this challenging period. The forum underscored the importance of upholding democratic principles and the rule of law, asserting that the suspension undermines the democratic process and represents an unacceptable authoritarian action.

The governors called for the immediate reversal of the suspension and reaffirmed their commitment to pursuing legal avenues to ensure that constitutional norms are respected. They emphasized that the tenets of democracy must be protected, and any actions undermining these principles should be challenged.