Newscenter Media News The escalating crisis in Rivers State has caught the attention of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who is calling on President Bola Tinubu to step in and resolve the dispute between Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara.
In a statement released on Tuesday through her media aide, Israel Arogbonlo, Akpoti-Uduaghan emphasized the need for the president’s immediate intervention to protect lives and property, maintain the neutrality of state institutions, and prevent further conflict escalation.
“The situation in Rivers demands urgent attention, and I implore Mr. President to take decisive action to prevent further escalation,” Akpoti-Uduaghan stated.
“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.
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“If left unchecked, the crisis may undermine Nigeria’s democratic progress, embolden perpetrators of violence and electoral malpractices, and threaten national security and stability,” Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan stated.
The senator’s concerns are rooted in the crisis’s potential to undermine Nigeria’s democratic progress, embolden perpetrators of violence and electoral malpractices, and threaten national security and stability.
The crisis has been marked by violence, intimidation, and alleged electoral malpractices, posing a serious threat to the peace and stability of both the region and the country at large.
Akpoti-Uduaghan also urged President Tinubu to ensure that Minister Wike focuses on his duties in the FCT, allowing his successor, Governor Fubara, to govern Rivers State as mandated by the constitution. This, she believes, will help alleviate tensions and prevent further escalation.
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