The Tinubu Media Support Group supports President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing political chaos and the reluctance of key parties to collaborate. They emphasize the importance of this intervention and the need for a six-month pause in political activities to restore order and governance.
The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has stated that President Bola Tinubu must declare a state of emergency in Rivers State to prevent further chaos and anarchy. They assert that intelligence available to the President justifies this measure, including suspending democratic institutions for a duration of six months. This decision arises from the reluctance of the political factions involved to collaborate, even after presidential intervention and a recent Supreme Court ruling.
In a statement signed by Emeka Nwankpa and Dapo Okubanjo, TMSG emphasizes that the President’s proactive approach aims to alleviate the volatile situation in Rivers State. They highlight the hard-line stances of both factions, which have hindered returns to peaceful governance. Despite previous negotiations brokered by President Tinubu to foster collaboration between Governor Fubara and state legislators, critical elements of the peace agreement remain unimplemented.
The group’s statement notes the unsuccessful attempts to revitalize dialogue, which included reinstating legislators’ benefits and approving the 2024 budget. This unwillingness to compromise persisted even after a Supreme Court ruling, leading to increased tensions and the initiation of impeachment proceedings against officials. TMSG identifies an explosion at the Trans-Niger Pipeline as a critical incident following the impeachment notice, underscoring the urgent need for intervention in governance and security.
TMSG asserts that extraordinary measures were essential to restore order following months of political instability, emphasizing that President Tinubu had patiently awaited resolution before taking decisive action. The group further clarifies that President Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency is not comparable to former President Goodluck Jonathan’s actions in 2013 due to their differing contexts.
In conclusion, TMSG endorses President Tinubu’s authority in declaring a state of emergency and suspending political factions for six months, as this period may facilitate necessary reflection and acceptance of previously rejected mediatory efforts by both parties. They remain hopeful for constructive engagement between the political factions following this decisive intervention by the President.
The Tinubu Media Support Group advocates for President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State as a necessary measure to restore governance and order. The group underscores the persistent political crisis and the reluctance of key actors to engage in meaningful dialogue following prior interventions. They urge constructive engagement between parties during the six-month suspension to prevent further chaos.
Original Source: nannews.ng
