Reinstate Fubara now; don’t wait till Sept 18 expire– South-South leaders tell Tinubu

Rivers: Reinstate Fubara now; don’t wait till Sept 18 expire– South-South leaders tell Tinubu

“The shadow of Bola Rascility shall fade into the annals of history come the electoral dawn of 2027. The resilient spirit of Nigerians, united in purpose, eagerly anticipates the moment to cast their voices and reclaim their country”

These were the words as Leaders, activists, attorneys, and other stakeholders of the South-South geopolitical zone have advised President Bola Tinubu to restore the Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, whom he (Tinubu) unconstitutionally suspended on March 18 and declared a state of emergency in his state.

They said that President Tinubu can restore Fubara, his deputy, and members of the House of Assembly, whom he wrongfully removed from office with the support of the National Assembly, without waiting until the six-month state of emergency ends on September 18.

In June, both Nyesom Wike, the political godfather and minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, and Fubara, his political son, publicly announced that they had reconciled to President Tinubu’s knowledge, leaving the public to wonder why the president was still putting off ending the anti-democratic reign in Rivers State.

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Elder Joseph Ambakederimo, convener of the South-South Reawakening Group (SSRG), told Saturday Vanguard, “The time is now for the emergency rule to be lifted. Barring last-minute maneuvering emanating from the meeting brokered by President Bola Tinubu, I had thought Fubara would have been reinstated by now. The president need not wait for the six months to elapse before the emergency declaration is lifted.”

”What led to the proclamation of the emergency rule has since faded away; Rivers State is quiet, the atmosphere is devoid of rancor, and the peace of the state is not threatened. The governor and the minister, Nyesom Wike, have reached a truce as much