Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has applauded President Bola Tinubu for lifting the emergency rule in Rivers State and reinstating Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
Gatekeepers News reports that on Wednesday, Tinubu directed Fubara, who had been suspended since March, to return to office on Thursday, September 18. He also instructed Deputy Governor Ngozi Nma Odu and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly to resume their legislative duties.
The emergency rule was imposed earlier this year after a protracted political crisis in the state.
In a statement issued by Lere Olayinka, his special assistant on public communications and social media, Wike described Tinubu’s intervention as a demonstration of “commitment to peace and democracy.”
According to Wike, the president’s action has “restored the confidence of the people of Rivers State in his leadership.”
The minister also commended Rivers residents for standing behind Tinubu in his efforts to “return the country to the path of progress and development.”
Calling for unity, Wike urged all stakeholders in the state to work together “harmoniously in the collective interest of the state and its people.”
“From Rivers State going forward, the only news that will emanate will be that of peace, progress and development,” he said.
He also warned politicians attempting to exploit the crisis to “stay away from the state.”
