In a statement sent to TimesNow.com.ng, Frank claimed Wike’s actions followed his alleged failure to stop local government elections in Rivers state, held successfully on October 5, 2024.
According to him, Wike, who opposes Governor Siminalayi Fubara, allegedly plans to approach a Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, October 7, with a spurious writ, claiming the elections violated a court ruling.
Frank urged Wike to abandon the plot, prioritising the people of Rivers State, and settle his rift with Governor Fubara through alternative means.
He also cautioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to allow Wike’s actions to undermine his democratic credentials, citing similar events in Lagos state during Tinubu’s governorship under ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration.
Frank also cautioned the judiciary against granting frivolous prayers and condemned the police’s partisan role in the state’s political crises.
He urged them to protect all Rivers’ people instead of siding with the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Frank noted that blocking funds could lead to economic disruption in Rivers state and Nigeria, reversing democratic gains made since 1999.
He stressed that any action threatening democracy must be avoided, citing recent Supreme Court rulings democratising Local Government Areas in Nigeria.
The Bayelsa-born political activist congratulated the people of Rivers State on successfully electing their council representatives and urged them to support Governor Fubara despite opponents’ “evil machinations.”
Meanwhile, Governor Fubara swore in the newly elected council chairmen and councillors on Sunday, October 5.
The council chairmen were elected during the local government election, which was held on Saturday, October 4.
The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Port Harcourt.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
