By Joe Kalu
A stalwart of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State Alabo, Sen (Dr) Ngọzi Denton-West has re-echoed the need for the “warring factions in the lingering political crisis in the state to come to a round table peace talk and find solution to the problem as there is always an end to every problem.”
He made this known in Port Harcourt during the press conference held by the Supreme Council For Sim, World-Wide, one of the socio-political support group for the governor.
He noted that the State of Emergency declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has come to stay, but that it is important for Rivers people to cooperate with the sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-ette Ibas (rtd) and his team to speedily facilitate the restoration of a democratically elected governor, his deputy and other democratic institutions for the smooth running of the government.
He said the group condemns the interruption of the democratic rule without cogent conditions as stipulated in the Nigerian constitution, which has equally been condemned by many concerned state holders because of its consequence, it is important at this point in time for everybody to cooperate with the military team to quickly restore peace and order in the state and return all the governor and his deputy to their seat for continuation of good governance started.
He condemned those he described as enemies of the state who through their actions and ultrances are escalating the situation to the detriment of the state.
According to the PDP stakeholder, “what is required now is the support and cooperation of everybody especially the disputing parties. They should be encouraged to a peace talk and find amicable solution to all these for the state to move forward, noting that a lot have been lost already.
The Supreme Council For Sim, World-Wide had in a press conference over the weekend in Port Harcourt strongly condemned the sudden State of Emergency declaration by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
In a statement signed by its chairman, Amb. Oji Ngofa and leader, Amb. Joshua Fubara, the group said the reasons adduced for the Emergency Rule was not enough for the declaration, adding that the action smirked of hypocrisy as there were enough reasons in other states of the federation that needs the State of Emergency which the Federal Government has turned blind eyes on.
They advised president Tinubu to immediately rescind the decision which from all indication was to favour one person against the generality of Rivers people, adding that it is not advisable to open war fronts in every corner both economically, politically and militarily.
