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Faduri Joseph’s Bold Stand on Nigeria’s Struggles and the Rivers State, State of Emergency

Published by Tope Fakinlede on March 21st, 2025.

Faduri Joseph’s Bold Stand on Nigeria’s Struggles and the Rivers State, State of Emergency

Faduri Oluwadare Joseph, founder of Rescue Movement

In a heartfelt video addressing the state of the nation, Faduri Joseph, the Labour Party aspirant who contested the 2023 Nigerian presidential election, delivered a powerful message to the people of Nigeria.

He began with a somber tone, calling it a “sad day for Nigeria”, as the country faces a sharp decline in its economic value and a weakening democracy. Joseph expressed his deep disappointment with the actions of the National Assembly, accusing them of being mere puppets in the hands of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to him, Tinubu’s leadership is not only flawed but also dangerously misguided, particularly in his handling of the suspended governor, Sim Fubara of Rivers State. Joseph asserts that it’s not Fubara but Tinubu’s ally, Wike, who is making Rivers State ungovernable in the name of “godfatherism”.

He further raised concerns about the rising violence and insecurity in the country, especially in the Northeast, where killings and kidnappings are rampant. Joseph Faduri pointed out the hypocrisy of the government, noting that while no state of emergency was declared during the #EndSARS protests in Lagos, one was hastily declared due to the president’s personal interests. This, to Faduri Joseph, was a clear indication of how the country’s governance is driven by the powerful elite, rather than the people’s needs.

Faduri Joseph voiced his frustration with President Tinubu, once a vocal champion for democracy, now seemingly betraying the very values he once fought for. He also criticized the Attorney General of the Federation for his inability to effectively defend the president, because he knew it was illegal, further highlighting the dysfunction within the current leadership.

In an impassioned conclusion, Joseph condemned the ongoing injustices, including the illegal demolitions of homes in Abuja and land seizures in Rivers State orchestrated by Wike. Despite the grim reality, Joseph urged Nigerians to remain hopeful and continue speaking out. “Nigeria will change,” he said, “if we keep fighting for democracy.”