The Tinubu Media Support Group supports President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing the need to restore governance amid ongoing political conflict. They highlight past failed reconciliation efforts and assert that extraordinary measures are necessary for maintaining order.
The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has expressed that President Bola Tinubu must proactively declare a state of emergency in Rivers State to avert further unrest. They assert that the intelligence available to the President justifies such a declaration and the suspension of democratic institutions for six months, as a response to ongoing political strife and disagreements between the involved parties.
In their statement, signed by Chairman Emeka Nwankpa and Secretary Dapo Okubanjo, TMSG emphasized that President Tinubu had no alternative but to act constitutionally to restore security and stability. They noted the hard-line stance taken by both political factions in the ongoing crisis, which has persisted despite presidential interventions and a recent Supreme Court ruling.
Prior to this situation, President Tinubu had intervened in December 2023 to negotiate a peace deal aimed at reconciling Governor Siminalayi Fubara with the state legislators. This deal intended to facilitate the presentation of the 2024 budget and restore legislators’ benefits. However, the TMSG remarked that both parties failed to honor the agreement, leading to further conflict.
Further compounding the turmoil, the TMSG highlighted the reluctance of both parties to work collaboratively, which even persisted after the Supreme Court ruling. The group cited an explosion at the Trans-Niger Pipeline following the notice of impeachment against the governor, illustrating the escalating situation.
According to the TMSG, extraordinary measures were requisite for restoring governance in Rivers State. They believe that Tinubu’s decision was not merely about security but rather a necessary action to reinstate order amidst political unrest.
The TMSG clarified that comparing President Tinubu’s actions to those of former President Goodluck Jonathan during his state of emergency in the northeast is inappropriate. They point out that while Jonathan’s measures addressed an insurgency, Tinubu’s declaration seeks to mitigate political turmoil, thus warranting commendation for his proactive approaches to governance.
The Tinubu Media Support Group asserts President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State is a necessary intervention to restore governance and peace in light of ongoing political strife. Despite previous attempts at reconciliation failing due to the unwillingness of both parties to cooperate, TMSG emphasizes that extraordinary measures were essential to mitigate further breakdowns of law and order. Furthermore, they argue that President Tinubu’s proactive approach is distinct from past precedents, seeking to address political, rather than security-based issues.
Original Source: nannews.ng
