Rivers Lawmaker Accuses NBA of Bias, Demands N300m Refund

A federal lawmaker from Rivers State, Solomon Bob, has slammed the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) over its criticism of the state of emergency declared in the state, accusing the body of hypocrisy and political bias.

Bob defended President Bola Tinubu’s March 18 emergency declaration, saying the NBA lacks the authority to challenge presidential powers under Section 305 of the Constitution. He also accused the NBA of striking a secret deal with Governor Siminalayi Fubara, claiming it received N300 million from the state government to support its upcoming Port Harcourt conference.

Describing the payment as a bribe, Bob demanded the immediate return of the funds, warning that state authorities must act to recover the money if the NBA fails to comply.