Following the continued political war that ensued by political detractors in Rivers State, the Governor Fubara’s election war with Ex- Governor and present FCT Minister Barr Nyesom Wike has attracted a serious presidential attention and immediate order issued to the law enforcement agencies to carry out actions.
The situation in Rivers state calls for immediate reconciliation and peace accord among all the political camps to place caution on political leaders in the state to desist from fusing tension.
On this situation therefore, President Bola Tinubu has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, political leaders and their supporters in Rivers State to exercise restraint and uphold the rule of law.
In response to recent tensions following last Saturday’s local government council election, the President expressed deep concern over reports of arson and explosions in the state.
He urged all political actors to de-escalate the situation and discourage their supporters from engaging in violence or destructive actions.
On the foregoing , President Tinubu officially directed the police to restore and maintain peace, law, and order across all the corners and locations in Rivers state Nigeria with immediate effect.
While instructing law enforcement agencies to bring the situation under control, he emphasised the need to ensure the security of public institutions. Ie government facilities built with public funds must be safeguarded from vandalism.
He stressed that self-help has no place in a democratic system, especially after twenty five (25) years of continuous democracy. He however maintained that the judiciary can settle all political disputes, and the outcome of this election should be no exception.
Recall that Governor Fubara has swore in the newly elected local government chairmen. This is a call to serve with the requisite responsibility of uniting and uplifting our people.
In his swearing in speech Fubara urged every chairman to embrace the spirit of service, work for the people and maintain the peace and progress of the state.
Fubara added that together, they will build a greater Rivers State as Government will ensure that this administration’s goals are met for the benefit of all.
In the same vein , FCT MINISTER Nyesom Wike has gone back to Abuja where he presided over FCT Executive Council Meeting, on Monday October 7, 2024 as 9News Nigeria reports.
Without mincing words, the Nigeria’s number one citizen and commander in-chief of the armed forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu decried violence in Rivers state and further directed police to provide necessary security to local government offices without.
-Princely Onyenwe reporting
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