Rivers State has been embroiled in a recent political crisis, with an impeachment plot against Governor Dumo Fubara culminating in a bombing at the Rivers House of Assembly Complex. The situation escalated further when police operatives fired teargas and water cannons at the governor in Port Harcourt.
While many have accused the former governor, Nyesom Wike, who now serves as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, of being behind the impeachment plot, the police defended their actions, stating that they used teargas and water cannons to disperse "riotous and uncontrollable protesters" who surrounded Governor Fubara.
Governor Fubara sought to downplay the crisis, describing it as a dispute between "father and son." However, his predecessor, Mr. Wike, expressed concerns about Fubara's associations with political adversaries.
In a statement, Governor Fubara expressed regret over the recent events and apologized to the people of Rivers State. He reiterated his commitment to restoring peace in the state and thanked President Bola Tinubu for mediating in the crisis. Fubara emphasized the importance of working together to achieve peace, security, progress, and development in Rivers State, promising to embrace the path to lasting tranquility.
As the crisis unfolds, stakeholders and residents of Rivers State are eagerly watching for signs of resolution and a return to stability in the region.
