Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Prince Chibudom Nwuche, has expressed his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to impose emergency rule in Rivers State. Nwuche believes that this bold step will help restore peace, law, and order in the state.

Nwuche made this known when he received members of the former Councilors and Supervisors Forum from Ahoada East Local Government Area, who are part of the Wikematic Counselors Forum (WCF), at his Port Harcourt residence. He commended the visitors for their loyalty and dedication during the political crises in the state.

The former lawmaker urged all stakeholders to support the administration of Rivers’ Sole Administrator, Vice-Admiral Ibok Ibas (retd), to enable him to actualize his mandate in the state. Nwuche’s stance reflects his confidence in the ability of the Sole Administrator to bring stability and progress to Rivers State.

He said, “Rather than reaping the dividends of your contributions, you were pushed aside and victimized for your stand for the truth. Those who never worked for the emergence of the suspended governor became beneficiaries.”

Nwuche berated the ingratitude displayed by Fubara towards his benefactor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, who single-handedly made him governor against all odds.

He cautioned the promoters of ethnicity in Rivers politics, saying it was heightening the political tension, especially those from outside Rivers.

Nwuche emphasized that Fubara was voted by all the tribes in Rivers, such as the Ikwerre, Ogoni, Ekpeye, Etche, Kalabari, among others, insisting that no ethnic group could solely make itself a governor in Rivers.

He said: “Fubara wasn’t voted as an Ijaw governor, but as A Rivers governor. He was voted for by all Rivers people and not for any particular tribe.”

He urged meddlesome interlopers from outside Rivers to focus on their states and called on those at the National Assembly to direct their energies on matters affecting their constituencies.