The Digest:
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has praised President Tinubu for ending the emergency rule in Rivers State and reinstating Governor Fubara, framing the decision as a restoration of peace and democratic governance. According to reports, the move signals a political reconciliation with broader implications for stability in the region.
Key Points
- President Tinubu ended the six-month emergency rule in Rivers State effective September 18.
- Governor Fubara, Deputy Governor Odu, and state assembly members were reinstated.
- Wike stated the president’s action demonstrated commitment to peace and democracy.
- The intervention reportedly restored public confidence in federal leadership.
- Stakeholders were urged to collaborate for progress and development in Rivers.
- Wike warned politicians against exploiting the state’s crisis for personal gain.
- The statement emphasized a new chapter of peace and progress for Rivers.
Wike’s endorsement positions the reinstatement as a strategic step toward stability, though underlying tensions may yet test the durability of this political peace.
Sources: TheCable
