Former National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, has expressed deep concern regarding the current political climate in Rivers State, alleging that the actions of the appointed Sole Administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas, have destabilized the region.
In an Easter message released through his Special Adviser on Media, Ike Abonyi, Secondus stated, “The Sole Administrator’s activities have set Rivers State on a keg of gunpowder, and I weep for my state. Sadly, Rivers State has found itself on the ugly side of history over the control of resources and the state by one man.”
Secondus called upon President Bola Tinubu to “be guided by the voice of reason by restoring Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who has the mandate of the people.” This appeal follows President Tinubu’s recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, which led to the suspension of Governor Fubara, his deputy, and members of the state assembly. President Tinubu subsequently nominated Ibok-Ete Ibas as the Sole Administrator.
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Secondus also acknowledged the restraint shown by the Ijaw nation, stating, “My special appreciation goes to the Ijaw nation, its leaders and people, the indisputable fourth largest ethnic group in Nigeria with over 30 LGAs across seven states, for managing the provocations.”
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The former PDP Chairman further emphasized the importance of Christian values during the Easter period, urging citizens to embody “brotherly love, peaceful co-existence, tolerance, honesty, humility, justice, equity and fairness to all without discrimination as contained in the Scriptures.”
This statement comes days after the Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State oversight, established to review the state’s affairs following the declaration of the state of emergency, issued an invitation to Sole Administrator Ibas for an interactive session.
It is reported that President Tinubu enacted the state of emergency in response to the prolonged political crisis within Rivers State. The situation has been marked by ongoing disputes regarding the control of state resources and political authority.
