Dr. Farah Dagogo was a member, House of Representatives and a gubernatorial aspirant in the 2023 Rivers State election. He speaks on the coalition and adoption of the African Democratic Congress. He gave insight into why he took the President and others to court over the suspension of both the executive and legislature of government in Rivers State. Adedayo Akinwale brings the excerpts:
With the reconciliation between Governor Sim Fubara and Minister Nyesom Wike, what effect would your ongoing court case over the emergency rule in Rivers have?
Reconciliation between political actors is always welcome, particularly in a democracy where dialogue and compromise are pillars of governance. However, personal reconciliation does not override the need for legal accountability. The matter in court is not about individual differences between Governor Fubara and Minister Wike; it is about the legality and constitutionality of the President’s action in suspending a duly elected government. That question remains unanswered and must be judicially resolved to protect our democratic framework for present and future generations. Therefore, the court case will continue until a determination is made on the merit.