Presidency Defends Tinubu's Intervention in Rivers State Crisis
The Presidency has responded to criticism from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) regarding the reinstatement of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. The Presidency defended the decision, stating that President Bola Tinubu's intervention was necessary to maintain stability and peace in the state.
The statement emphasized that the President acted within the powers granted by the Constitution to impose emergency rule in the face of a grave threat. The Presidency dismissed ADC's claims of autocracy and federalism undermining, asserting that the reinstatement was crucial to prevent bloodshed and restore governance in Rivers State.
The ADC's condemnation was labeled as late pontification, with the Presidency highlighting the positive impact of the intervention on the state's peace and democratic institutions.
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