Dare Glintstone Akinniyi, spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Youth Group, said “non-political means” is the only solution to the political crisis in Rivers state.
Akinniyi stated this while reacting to the drama between Rivers State House of Assembly members loyal to Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
Recall that the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Martin Amaewhule, issued a seven-day ultimatum to Governor Siminalayi Fubara to re-present the 2024. This development fuelled the rift between Wike and Fubara.
In a swift reaction, Fubara dared pro-Wike lawmakers and disclosed that his administration has started the process of preparing the 2025 budget.
Akinniyi, in an exclusive interview with TimesNow.com.ng on Sunday, July 13, urged the PDP to support Fubara while maintaining that the embattled pro-Wike lawmakers are no longer “lawmakers in Rivers Assembly.”
Buttressing his point, Akinniyi revealed that the only solution to Rivers crisis is a non-political means. He urged the PDP to sends a delegation to Wike and also ensure Fubara is protected at all cost.
The PDP chieftain stated thus:
Speaking further, Akinniyi urged the elders of the PDP to wade into the matter while leveraging on the conditions given to Fubara by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Moving forward, the PDP chieftain explained how Tinubu can calm the tension brewing in Rivers and unite Wike with his successor, Rivers Governor Fubara.
Akinniyi said:
Earlier, TimesNow.com.ng reported that the clash between pro-Wike lawmakers and Governor Fubara has further worsened the political tensions in Rivers state.
Comrade Usman Okai, a prominent figure in Nigeria and chieftain of the PDP, has advised Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara to prioritize the interest of Rivers state and make peace.
In an exclusive interview with TimesNow.com.ng, Okai listed suggestions to prevent further division, including Wike reconciling with Fubara or leaving the PDP if reconciliation fails.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
