Wednesday, October 09, 2024 - Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has blamed Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, for the ongoing political unrest in the state.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Wike accused
Fubara of inciting violence by proceeding with local government elections
despite legal concerns.
“No person who believes in peace and
stability of any nation will say he supports violence, will say he wants to
support destruction, will say he doesn’t want people to live in harmony,” Wike
said.
The minister emphasized the
importance of understanding the root causes of instability, highlighting that a
refusal to respect the rule of law is a recipe for chaos. "When there’s
violence, when there’s instability, it’s for you to ask questions: what has led
to the violence, what has led to the instability, what has led to
destruction?" Wike stated, drawing on his experience as a former governor.
Wike pointed to a recent statement by
Governor Fubara, in which the latter allegedly dismissed the authority of court
rulings. “The moment you don’t obey judgement, you’re inviting anarchy and
violence," Wike warned. He further criticized Fubara for saying that he
did not require police protection, claiming this stance encouraged disorder.
"When someone says he doesn’t need police and protection of lives and
property, he’s inviting anarchy. The governor is the architect of the
violence”, he added.
The accusations come amidst rising
tensions in Rivers State, with both political leaders at odds over governance
decisions.
Watch the videos below…
){kind=link}
0 Comments