Abuja, Nigeria — The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has commended President Bola Tinubu for his decision to lift the emergency rule imposed on Rivers State, a move he says has restored democratic governance. In a statement released yesterday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications, Lere Olayinka, Wike praised the President’s “proactive action” and “total commitment to peace and sustenance of democracy.”
Wike said that President Tinubu’s intervention had once again “saved the state” and restored the confidence of the people of Rivers State in his leadership. He also expressed gratitude to the state’s residents for their unwavering support for the President’s efforts to steer the country toward progress and development.
A Call for Harmony
The FCT Minister used the opportunity to urge all stakeholders in Rivers State to work together harmoniously for the collective interest of the state and its people. He also issued a stern warning to “troublemakers” and “fifth columnists” who, he said, are always seeking to benefit from a crisis.
“From Rivers State going forward, the only news that will emanate will be that of peace, progress, and development,” Wike said, signaling a new chapter for the state following the period of political instability.
