By Onyeche Igwe
The Coalition of Rivers State Leaders has called on President Bola Tinubu, to wade into the never-ending political brawl between the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, and his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
The coalition said the president’s intervention was necessary to protect the state.
They accused the federal government of neglecting the situation, which they said was escalating tensions in the state.
Also, they warned that the continued standoff could lead to severe conflict if not addressed.
Led by Chief Sunnie Chukumele, the group condemned what they termed “the ongoing efforts by Wike’s allies to destabilise the government, ” including recent utterances by the former Interim Committee Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Tony Okocha, accusing the governor of sponsoring the Anti-Bad Governance Protest which they described as inflammatory.
The Coalition while briefing the media on Wednesday, criticised the Assembly faction led by Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule for attempting to starve the state of funds through the court, warning that such moves could spark a crisis.
They also denounced former Local Government Chairmen who they say have refused to step down, despite the expiration of their terms.
