Tinubu asks Fubara, others to de-escalate tension in Rivers

President Bola Tinubu on Monday called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, political leaders, and their supporters in Rivers State to exercise restraint and uphold the rule of law.

President Tinubu who expressed concern, said his intervention is sequel to reports of arson and explosions in the state, in response to recent tensions following last Saturday’s local government council election.

He urged all political actors to de-escalate the situation and discourage their supporters from engaging in violence or destructive actions.

Tinubu, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, also directed the police to restore and maintain peace, law, and order immediately.

While instructing law enforcement agencies to bring the situation under control, he emphasised the need to ensure the security of public institutions.

President Tinubu, in the statement, said “government facilities built with public funds must be safeguarded from vandalism,” stressing that “self-help has no place in a democratic system, especially after 25 years of continuous democracy.”

According to Tinubu, the judiciary can settle all political disputes, and the outcome of this election should be no exception.