The Senator representing Kogi Central under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has called on President Bola Tinubu to again intervene in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State.
The call was made in a statement signed by her Chief Press Secretary, Arogbonlo Israel, in Abuja on Tuesday.
News About Nigeria reports that the rift between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and his predecessor, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara escalated following the state’s Local Government Elections.
There have been reports of thugs setting the buildings of some local government secretariats in the state on fire yesterday (Monday).
Reacting to this in an appeal to the President, the Senator emphasised the potential threat the Rivers State crisis poses to the security of both the South-South region and Nigeria as a whole.
The statement partly reads, “The situation in Rivers demands urgent attention, and I implore Mr. President to take decisive action to prevent further escalation. We cannot afford to watch as the crisis deepens, threatening the stability of the region. President Tinubu’s leadership is crucial in resolving this impasse. If left unchecked, the crisis may undermine Nigeria’s democratic progress, embolden perpetrators of violence and electoral malpractices, and pose a serious threat to national security and stability.”
The Senator also expressed confidence that President Tinubu would leverage his position to ensure that the Minister of the FCT focuses on his responsibilities in Abuja, allowing the Rivers State Governor to govern in accordance with constitutional provisions.
