In a bid to quell escalating tensions in Rivers State following last Saturday’s local government council elections, President Bola Tinubu has urged Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other political leaders to exercise restraint and uphold the rule of law.
The President’s call comes in response to alarming reports of arson and explosions that have marred the political landscape in the state.
Expressing his deep concern over the violence, President Tinubu emphasized the need for all political actors to de-escalate the situation and actively discourage their supporters from engaging in destructive actions.
“We must remember that self-help has no place in a democratic system, especially after 25 years of continuous democracy,” he stated.
The President has directed law enforcement agencies to restore and maintain peace, law, and order immediately.
He reiterated the importance of protecting public institutions, declaring that government facilities built with public funds must be safeguarded from vandalism.
“The judiciary can settle all political disputes, and the outcome of this election should be no exception,” he added.
Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, conveyed the President’s message in a statement released earlier today.
The statement called for unity and cooperation among political leaders in Rivers State to ensure a peaceful political environment.
Meanwhile, the Northern Ethnic Youth Group Assembly (NEYGA) has begged Nigerians on the need to give President Tinubu more time to implement his economic reforms.
In a statement signed by NEYGA spokesperson Ibrahim Dan-Musa, the group acknowledged that the current economic challenges were a legacy of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.
The statement emphasized that Nigeria has faced difficult times, periods of unrest, and moments that tested its resilience.
