We Will Resist Your State Of Emergency Declaration – Ijaw Youths To Tinubu

The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has strongly rejected the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu.

IYC described the move as unnecessary and politically motivated.

IYC President Dr. Alaye Theophilus, while reacting to the announcement by President Tinubu, stated that there was no justification for the emergency declaration, arguing that the crisis in Rivers State was not severe enough to warrant such a drastic measure.

Theophilus accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, of orchestrating the conflict between the executive and legislative arms of government in Rivers State in a bid to assert control over Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

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He further alleged that the recent attack on the Trans-Niger oil pipeline in Ogoni was a calculated act by detractors to create grounds for the state of emergency.

“We will never accept the decision of Mr. President to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State. This crisis has been engineered by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. We urge the President to reconsider this decision,” Theophilus said.

He claimed that the presidency had long planned the emergency declaration to benefit Wike, adding: “It is unheard of for the President to declare a state of emergency in the 21st century when the crisis could still be peacefully resolved. While Governor Fubara has been advocating peace, Wike and the House of Assembly members have remained confrontational.”

Despite the growing tension, Theophilus urged Ijaw youths to remain peaceful while calling on President Tinubu to reverse the decision in the interest of the state.

Olamilekan Adigun

Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.

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