Rivers Crisis:

Rivers State has been embroiled in political turmoil for several months, marked by impeachment threats, court cases, and the controversial demolition of the State Assembly complex. Recent truce talks between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Nyesom Wike, mediated by President Bola Tinubu, offered a glimmer of hope. Stakeholders signed a set of resolutions or directives presented by the President, with questions arising about Governor Fubara's alleged refusal to sign.

On this programme, one of the defected lawmakers insisted that Governor Fubara sign the document. The authenticity of the governor's signature was confirmed by Rivers State Commissioner for Information, Joe Johnson, who emphasized the governor's commitment to implementing the peace agreement.

However, former Commissioner for Water Resources in Rivers State, David Briggs, has raised allegations that President Tinubu coerced Governor Fubara into signing the agreement. Briggs, one of the elder statesmen present at the meeting, has introduced a new layer of controversy to the unfolding events in Rivers State.

Host: Kofi Bartels

Guests:
1. Tamuno Williams, Former Chairman, Okrika LGA, Rivers State.
2. Tunji Abayomi, Legal Practitioner, Pro-Chancellor, Adekunle Ajasin University, Ondo State.


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Political Turmoil in Rivers State: Truce Talks, Signed Resolutions, and Controversies | Politics HQ | 21-12-23

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