The Rivers Peace Agenda Forum has issued an urgent appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, warning that Rivers State is under a sustained political siege allegedly orchestrated by Minister Nyesom Wike and his loyalists. The forum condemned the recent impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, describing them as a direct assault on democratic governance and the collective will of the people. It called the impeachment notice read on the floor of the Rivers State House of Assembly a brazen affront to democracy, aimed at overturning the people’s mandate and imposing chaos for selfish interests.
According to the forum, this move is the latest chapter in a prolonged campaign to destabilize Governor Fubara’s administration, which it says has been remotely directed by Minister Wike. The forum noted that a peace agreement brokered by President Tinubu in 2023 was intended to restore calm and allow governance to thrive, but it has been repeatedly violated by Wike’s camp. Despite Governor Fubara’s commitment to peace, development, and inclusive governance, his administration has faced relentless attacks from those opposed to his leadership.
The forum expressed concern that the siege on Rivers State continues despite Governor Fubara’s efforts to deliver projects, pay salaries promptly, and unite the state. It appealed to President Tinubu to intervene decisively, citing the need to protect democratic institutions and prevent one individual from holding the state to ransom. The Rivers Peace Agenda Forum called on the president to enforce strict compliance with the 2023 peace accord and ensure that no individual is allowed to undermine a sitting governor elected by the people.
The appeal highlights the urgent need for action to address the political crisis in Rivers State and protect the democratic process. The situation has significant implications for the country’s democratic stability and the rule of law, and the international community is watching developments closely. President Tinubu’s response will be crucial in determining the outcome, and it remains to be seen how the crisis will be resolved and what impact it will have on the state and the nation as a whole.
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