Falana Criticizes Tinubu, Urges Nigerians To Resist Fubara’s Suspension—Fubara, A Man Dies But Once, Yes Tinubu Has The Police, The Military, But Find Your Fight And Reclaim Yourself -By John Egbeazien Oshodi

Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the weight of betrayal is heavy, and it sits upon your shoulders like a leaden cloak. Since March 18, President Bola Tinubu has imposed a brutal, calculated constitutional coup, stripping you of power, erasing your authority, and plunging Rivers State into a chaos only he controls. What he calls a state of emergency is nothing more than a civilian dictatorship—a regime of force, intimidation, and fear. It is tyranny wrapped in the disguise of governance.

You are not the first man to be tested by the brutal fists of power, but what makes this moment different is how you respond to it. Tinubu has violated every principle of democracy, reducing Rivers State to a mere pawn in his game of power. And you, the man elected by the people to defend their interests, have allowed yourself to be silenced by the weight of Tinubu’s assault.

He has drawn his lines in the sand, daring you to cross them. His arrogance is palpable—he believes your silence is consent. And the truth is, each passing day of your quietness only emboldens his domination. You are allowing him to paint you as weak, broken, and irrelevant. But Governor Fubara, the question is not whether Tinubu is attacking you—the question is why you have allowed him to succeed.

Falana’s Voice Of Resistance – Where Is Yours, Fubara?

Femi Falana, SAN, has spoken with a clarity and courage that rings across the nation. His words are not only a condemnation of Tinubu’s brutality but a direct call to action: “Falana Criticizes Tinubu, Urges Nigerians To Resist Fubara’s Suspension.” Falana has risked his own safety to defend your cause, to defend Rivers State, to defend democracy itself.

He has stripped away the veil of legitimacy. Tinubu tries to drape over his power grab. Falana has exposed the brutality, the illegality, the madness. Yet, as the nation listens to his voice, they are haunted by your silence.

Governor Fubara, where is your voice? Where is your defiance? Where is the rage that should be boiling through your veins at the sight of your people being trampled underfoot? Are you content to let others fight the battle meant for you?

You are the man elected by the people. You are the one who swore to defend their rights, their welfare, their future. Yet, you stand paralyzed by the fear of confrontation, by the trauma of betrayal. But trauma must be confronted to be healed.

Silence is not protection. It is surrender. You cannot allow your pain to become your prison. The people are waiting for you to rise. But their patience is not endless. They need your leadership. They need your courage. And if you continue to cower in silence, they will move forward without you.

Tinubu’s Military Might Is Not Absolute

President Tinubu believes that his power is unassailable because he controls the police, the military, and the instruments of state violence. But what he does not understand is that tyranny is always temporary. The more he tightens his grip, the more the people resist. His arrogance is his greatest weakness.

Yes, he commands soldiers, but soldiers are mere tools, not ideals. They cannot crush the spirit of a people united in purpose. They cannot erase the truth. They cannot silence the call for justice. The power of the people is an ocean that no man can control. It crashes against all walls of oppression and consumes all obstacles placed in its path.

Governor Fubara, do not be deceived by Tinubu’s displays of power. His force is brittle. His authority is built on fear, not respect. And fear is always fragile.

The truth is this: The people are growing restless. Their frustration is swelling. Their anger is brewing. The question is not whether they will rise—it is whether you will stand with them when they do.

The Call Of History – Martin Luther King Jr. And Frantz Fanon

History is a brutal teacher. It punishes the weak and the fearful. It forgets those who shrink from their responsibilities. But it elevates those who rise against oppression. Governor Fubara, you stand at a crossroads.

Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” The injustice Tinubu has unleashed upon Rivers State is not an isolated event. It is a direct threat to every Nigerian who believes in democracy, in fairness, in dignity. His assault on your authority is a warning to all—Submit or be crushed.

But Dr. King also taught us that resistance to tyranny is the only path to true freedom. You must take up that path, Governor Fubara. Because if you do not, your own silence will become the weapon Tinubu uses to destroy you.

Frantz Fanon warned, “Every generation must, out of relative obscurity, discover its mission, fulfill it, or betray it.” You are living that truth right now. Your mission is clear—to reclaim your state from the clutches of a tyrant. To defend the dignity of the people who entrusted you with leadership. To reclaim yourself from the mental chains that Tinubu has tried to bind you with.

The world is watching. The people are watching. And the clock is ticking.

The Ultimatum To Tinubu – The People’s Wrath Approaches

Fubara say this: Tinubu, you have 24 to 72 hours to end your military rule over Rivers State. Withdraw your soldiers. Return power to its rightful holders. Restore the democratic order you have so recklessly destroyed.

Your arrogance has led you to believe that your power is unchallenged. But you are mistaken. The people are rising. Their anger is a force that cannot be suppressed. It is building, it is spreading, and it is coming for you.

You believe your police and soldiers will keep you protected to do anything with democracy. But when the people finally roar, your forces will crumble before their wrath. You have 24 to 72 hours to rectify your injustice. To remove your soldiers. To restore the rightful governance of Rivers State.

The Choice Is Yours, Fubara – Fight Or Perish

Governor Fubara, the time for hesitation is over. The time for doubt is over. The time for submission is over. This is your moment. Your test. Your reckoning.

You have been wounded. You have been betrayed. But healing requires confrontation. To remain silent is to choose death over life. To continue to cower is to allow yourself to be erased from history.

Falana has spoken. King has warned. Fanon has prophesied. Now the choice is yours. Fight back. Reclaim yourself. Reclaim Rivers State. Now.

This writer does not know any of the individuals involved; the focus is solely on upholding democracy, truth, and justice.

John Egbeazien Oshodi

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Professor John Egbeazien Oshodi is an American psychologist, educator, and author specializing in forensic, legal, and clinical psychology, cross-cultural psychology, police and prison sciences, and community justice. Born in Uromi, Edo State, Nigeria, he is the son of a 37-year veteran of the Nigeria Police Force—an experience that shaped his enduring commitment to justice, security, and psychological reform.

A pioneer in the field, he introduced state-of-the-art forensic psychology to Nigeria in 2011 through the National Universities Commission and Nasarawa State University, where he served as Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology. His contributions extend beyond academia through the Oshodi Foundation and the Center for Psychological and Forensic Services, advancing mental health, behavioral reform, and institutional transformation.

Professor Oshodi has held faculty positions at Florida Memorial University, Florida International University, Broward College, where he also served as Assistant Professor and Interim Associate Dean, Nova Southeastern University, and Lynn University. He is currently a contributing faculty member at Walden University and a virtual professor with Weldios University and ISCOM University.

In the United States, he serves as a government consultant in forensic-clinical psychology, offering expertise in mental health, behavioral analysis, and institutional evaluation. He is also the founder of Psychoafricalysis, a theoretical framework that integrates African sociocultural dynamics into modern psychology.

A proud Black Republican, Professor Oshodi advocates for individual empowerment, ethical leadership, and institutional integrity. His work focuses on promoting functional governance and sustainable development across Africa.