Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olabode George, yesterday, condemned the Emergency Rule declared in Rivers State on March 18, which suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara for six months, saying extending it beyond September 18 would trigger crises in the state.
 
It would be recalled that  President Bola Tinubu had declared emergency rule following a political face-off between the governor and his predecessor and godfather, Nyesom Wike, who is now the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). 
 
The state lawmakers were divided to the extent of plotting the impeachment of the governor. Speaking on the development, George said that the state of emergency was unwarranted in the first place. He likened the scenario to the crisis that led to the “Wetie” uprising in the Western Region, and the eventual Civil War of 1967 that ravaged the country for three years.

The former Deputy National Chairman, South, of the PDP gave the warning while speaking on “Frontline,” a political programme of Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese Ijebu, which was monitored by The Guardian. 
 
He also warned the Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Eke Ibas, to tread softly on whatever action he takes, stressing that he would give account after he leaves office.
 
“We have refused to learn from history, and we have continued to repeat the same mistake. Even the situation to create a state of emergency is not in conformity, and it will be an issue for the next general election. If you just think you can wield your power, extraordinary power, without caution, they are telling us there are no rules in this country. Was there violence in Rivers state? Was there violence in Port-Harcourt or at the Bonny? Was there violence in Ekwere land? There was no violence.”