Rivers Crisis: ‘Now Is The Time For Two Dramatis Personae To End Their Rift’ – Ambakederimo

A prominent South-South leader and convener of the South-South Reawakening Group, Elder Joseph Ambakederimo, has expressed concern over the prolonged political crisis in Rivers State, urging an immediate resolution to prevent potential fallout.

In an interview with Vanguard, Ambakederimo warned that the standoff between Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, could have severe consequences if left unaddressed.

Ambakederimo further stated that only Wike and Fubara can decide if they want the crisis to end.

The political tension between Governor Fubara and Minister Wike has significantly affected governance and operations in the state, leading to concerns about continuity in state projects and administration.

Ambakederimo said, “The issues playing out in Rivers State is unfortunately dragging on for too long, and if left unchecked, may lead to something untoward that could have a spiral effect on the polity.”

“Now is the best time for the two dramatis personae to resolve what is left of the crisis. Only the two can decide if they want to resolve the issues between themselves and if they genuinely love the state as they claim.”

Speaking on the church that stops the Federal Government from releasing allocation to Rivers Local Government, he said, “The judgment delivered by the trial judge is based on what was brought before the court, no one can fault the judgment as held for now until the judgment is adjudicated upon by a superior court (the Appeal Court) if approached by the Rivers State Government.

“We should not cry more than the bereaved, who in this case is the Rivers State Government. The state government knows what to do, therefore, the law should take its course until otherwise obtained.”