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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has finally lent his voice to the speculations that he orchestrated the ongoing conflict in the State while reiterating that Governor Siminalayi Fubara is the architect of the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State.
Wike made the accusations on Tuesday while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme.
The minister said the governor was wrong to go ahead with the local government election.
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He said: “No person who believes in peace and stability of any nation will say he supports violence, will say he wants to support destruction, will say he doesn’t want people to live in harmony.
“But what’s important is that when there’s violence, when there’s instability, it’s for you to ask questions: what has led to the violence, what has led to the instability, what has led to destruction?
“I was a governor and I have always obeyed the rule of law. You heard the governor say the state is turning into anarchy. You must respect the rule of law, the judgement of the court. It doesn’t matter how you see that judgement. The moment you don’t obey judgement, you’re inviting anarchy and violence.
“A governor came out on national television and said he won’t obey court judgement. He went as far as to say he doesn’t need police and protection of lives and property.
“When someone says he doesn’t need police and protection of lives and property, he’s inviting anarchy. The governor is the architect of the violence.”
In another news, in a bid to avoid escalating tensions, the Nigeria Police Force announced on Monday that it will not participate in a war of words with Governor Siminalayi Fubara over the state’s deepening political crisis. By taking this stance, the force seeks to prioritize stability and order.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s accusations against the police have been met with a swift rebuttal, as the force asserts that its actions are strictly guided by a judicial order restricting its participation in the upcoming LGA polls. By adhering to this mandate, the police demonstrate their dedication to impartiality.
