Uche Secondus, a former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, has urged President Bola Tinubu to reinstate the suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara.
Secondus stated that this is the only way to uphold the people’s mandate in the state.
The PDP chieftain requested this in an Easter greeting posted on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media, Ike Abonyi.
According to him, the actions of Rivers Sole Administrator Ibok-Ete Ibas have turned the state into a keg of gunpowder.
This comes just a few days after the Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State Oversight requested Ibas to appear before it for an interactive discussion about the state’s issues.
“The president should be guided by the voice of reason by restoring Governor Similaya Fubara, who has the mandate of the people.
“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,” the statement read.
Secondus further praised the Ijaw nation for their restraint, noting, “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.”
Also, he urged Christians to embody Christ’s love and piety.
“Easter period reminds us of brotherly love, peaceful co-existence, tolerance, honesty, humility, justice, equity and fairness to all without discrimination as contained in the Scriptures,” he said.
Tinubu had in March declared a state of emergency in Rivers State following the prolonged political crisis in the oil-rich state.
Following the declaration, Tinubu suspended Fubara, his deputy, and the members of the State Assembly.
