On Friday, women in Rivers State staged a protest against the declaration of a state of emergency in the region. Led by Nancy Chidi Nwankwo, the protesters described the emergency rule as a politically motivated move aimed at undermining democracy. They argued that the situation in the state posed no genuine threat to national security and called for the immediate restoration of democratic institutions, including the reinstatement of elected Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
The women condemned the imposition of military rule disguised as a state of emergency, labeling it unconstitutional and unjustified. They appealed to respected Nigerians, including former presidents and diplomats, to intervene and urge President Bola Tinubu to reverse what they termed a grave injustice. Committed to peaceful resistance, the group vowed to continue their stand in defense of freedom, justice, and self-determination.