NADECO urges Fubara to exercise caution in implementation of accord with Wike

Pro-democracy group, the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) USA, has urged Rivers state governor, Siminalayi Fubara to exercise caution in the implementation of the peace accord entered with his predecessor and Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.

It insisted that the recent truce over the political crisis between the governor and Wike portends a bleak political and economic future for the state.

The Publicity Secretary of the group, Comrade David Adenakan, in a statement noted it was regrettable that certain political actors were unwittingly beating a drumbeat of crisis capable of grounding Rivers and Nigeria in general.

NADECO while reacting to the development, however, stated that the crisis in Rivers State transcends tribal and ethnic divides.

“The conflict revolves around the people of Rivers State uniting against the perceived tyranny of one individual who sees himself as an emperor. This struggle is a battle between good and evil, democracy versus anti-democratic principles, and the pursuit of good governance against political machinations,” the group said.

The group added: “Governor Fubara’s willingness to engage with the President and the APC raises concerns about his independence and the sincerity of the PDP’s internal conflict resolution efforts.

“Literally, it is as if Governor Fubara willingly presented his neck on the chopping board for Wike, Tinubu, and the APC to chop off.

“The actions of the former governor is destroying PDP in Rivers State for the benefit of the APC and President . It is therefore an irony that Fubara goes to Tinubu and the APC to resolve a PDP matter.

“The people of Rivers State must stand united . The proposed agreement should be rejected, as Governor Fubara serves the interest of Rivers State, not the interests of Wike or Tinubu. The resistance against external manipulation and the preservation of the state’s autonomy are paramount”.

NADECO urged all parties in the crisis to prioritize the well-being of the people and the stability of the region.