• NYCN lauds Tinubu for Fubara-Wike peace deal
• Reconciliation won’t cure illegality, HURIWA tells Tinubu’s
Former Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in Bayelsa State, Udengs Eradiri, has applauded the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, for submitting to genuine reconciliation required to restore peace in Rivers.
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) applauded President Bola Tinubu for brokering peace between Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
But Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) expressed deep shock and concern over Fubara’s decision to seek reconciliation with Wike, facilitated by Tinubu.
Eradiri particularly hailed Fubara’s decision to return to the political family of Wike, describing the new deal as a requirement for the peace and development of Rivers.
The former President of Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) Worldwide, in a statement yesterday, also urged Fubara to persuade Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors to withdraw the Supreme Court suit filed against Tinubu over a potential emergency rule in Rivers, describing the move as crucial to removing remaining obstacles to Fubara’s reinstatement.
He hailed Fubara’s decision to return to the political fold of the FCT Minister, calling it a necessary step for peace and development in the state.
The Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE) advised Fubara to stay far away from crisis merchants, including selfish individuals, who professed fake love to him, but were responsible for pulling all the stunts destabilising Rivers.
The NYCN believes that Tinubu’s intervention will usher in a new era of development and peace in Rivers. It, however, called on the President to take further steps by facilitating the full reinstatement of Governor Fubara and affected lawmakers.
In a statement, yesterday, the NYCN President and Secretary Board of Trustees (BOT), Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, tasked political stakeholders in the state to work together to rebuild trust and confidence in government.
According to him, the council sees the peace accord as a teachable moment for political actors and youths to prioritise dialogue, unity and mutual respect, affirming its readiness to partner governments in promoting peaceful engagement and conflict resolution mechanisms.
According to HURIWA, Fubara’s actions demonstrate a lack of resolve to challenge the illegality of his suspension and the appointment of a sole administrator in a competent court of law.
HURIWA also criticised the Supreme Court for allegedly stalling the hearing and determination of a suit challenging the suspension of Fubara, instituted by over a dozen governors elected under the PDP. The group accused the apex court of pandering to Tinubu’s whims and political caprices.
It emphasised that reconciliation could not cure illegality and questioned why Fubara would go “cap-in-hand begging for reconciliation” instead of pursuing the legal battle to its logical conclusion.
The group’s concerns highlight the ongoing controversy surrounding the suspension of Fubara and the role of the Supreme Court in addressing the matter.
