BREAKING: "Why There is Violence in Rivers", Wike Finally Opens Up

• Nyesom Wike, the minister of the FCT, has said Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers' refusal to obey the court judgment is an invitation to anarchy
• Wike, who is the immediate past governor of Rivers, said the only path to maintain a peaceful state is to obey the rule of law
• The FCT minister made the comment while commenting on the political crisis that erupted following the outcome of the local government elections in Rivers state

Nyesom Wike, the FCT Minister, has publicly accused Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara of disregarding a court judgment, stating that such actions could lead to anarchy and violence.

Wike expressed his concerns during an interview on Channels Television's "Politics Today" on Tuesday, October 8, monitored by Legit.ng. He emphasized the importance of obeying court verdicts to maintain the rule of law.

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According to Wike, Fubara's refusal to obey the court judgment is a worrying sign, especially considering the governor's own admission that the state is sliding into anarchy. Wike stressed that disobeying court judgments invites violence and lawlessness.

The controversy surrounds the recent local government elections in Rivers State, which were marked by violence and arson.

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Despite the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), All Progressives Congress (APC), and police opting out of the exercise, Fubara insisted on holding the elections, resulting in the Action People's Party (APP) winning 22 chairmanship positions.

The situation escalated when some council secretariats were set ablaze, and new council officials were attacked. President Bola Tinubu has since intervened, ordering the police to secure the local government secretariats.

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It's worth noting that not everyone agrees with Wike's stance. Some, like former appointee Tam-George, have urged Wike to focus on his new role as FCT Minister and allow Governor Fubara to do his job.

Fubara set to probe burning of LG secretariats

Legit.ng earlier reported that Siminalayi Fubara, the governor of Rivers state, has said he will ensure those behind the burning of local government secretariats in the state face the wrath of the law.

During the swearing of new commissioners, the governor made the vow, adding that his government would not stand and watch political thugs in the state.

Following the outcome of local government elections in the state, no less than four council secretariats were burned down.

Source: Legit.ng