Rivers Imbroglio: ‘Approach the Court to Seek Redress’— Tinubu Tells Warring Factions, Over LG Election
Rivers Imbroglio: 'Approach the Court to Seek Redress'— Tinubu Tells Warring Factions, Over LG Election
Rivers Imbroglio: ‘Approach the Court to Seek Redress’— Tinubu Tells Warring Factions, Over LG Election
President Bola Tinubu has, in the wake of the escalating crisis in Rivers State following last Saturday’s local government election, asked political leaders, including supporters of former Governor Nyesom Wike, to seek redress through the courts rather than resorting to violence.
In a statement issued today by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu who expressed grave concern over the reports of arson and explosions in the state, called for calm and directed all political actors to uphold the rule of law and refrain from actions that could worsen the situation.
The tensions, which have engulfed Rivers State since the disputed local government election, have witnessed several instances of violence and destruction.
In response to these anti-people developments, President Tinubu instructed the police to restore peace and order and ensure the safety of local government offices and other public institutions built with taxpayer funds.
“Self-help has no place in a democratic system, especially after 25 years of continuous democracy,” the President maintained
He further admonished all parties dissatisfied with the outcome of the election to pursue their grievances through the judiciary, amplifying that the court remains the rightful avenue for resolving political disputes.
The press release headlined “President Tinubu Decries Violence In Rivers, Directs Police To Provide Security To Local Government Offices, reads in full:
“President Bola Tinubu has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, political leaders and their supporters in Rivers State to exercise restraint and uphold the rule of law.
“In response to recent tensions following last Saturday’s local government council election, the President expressed deep concern over reports of arson and explosions in the state.
“He urged all political actors to de-escalate the situation and discourage their supporters from engaging in violence or destructive actions.
“President Tinubu directed the police to restore and maintain peace, law, and order immediately.
“While instructing law enforcement agencies to bring the situation under control, he emphasised the need to ensure the security of public institutions.
“President Tinubu said government facilities built with public funds must be safeguarded from vandalism.
“He stressed that self-help has no place in a democratic system, especially after 25 years of continuous democracy.
“According to President Tinubu, the judiciary can settle all political disputes, and the outcome of this election should be no exception.”
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