Rivers crisis: Natasha urges Tinubu to intervene in Wike-Fubara feud

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has added her voice to the growing concerns over the escalating crisis in Rivers, calling on President Bola Tinubu to resolve the feud between the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

She equally urged the President to ensure the Minister focuses on his work in the FCT and allow his successor to govern the state as mandated by the constitution.

The crisis, she noted, has been characterised by violence, intimidation, and alleged electoral malpractices, threatening the peace and stability of the region and the country at large.

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan emphasised the need for presidential intervention to: Protect citizens’ lives and properties, ensure neutrality of state institutions to promote peace and justice, and prevent further escalation of the crisis.

“The situation in Rivers demands urgent attention, and I implore Mr President to take decisive action to prevent further escalation.

“We cannot afford to watch as the crisis deepens, threatening the stability of the region. President Tinubu’s leadership is crucial in resolving this impasse.

“If left unchecked, the crisis may undermine Nigeria’s democratic progress, embolden perpetrators of violence and electoral malpractices, and threaten national security and stability,” Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan stated.