Wike commends Tinubu for ending emergency rule in Rivers, reinstating Fubara

Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), has commended President Bola Tinubu for ending the emergency rule in Rivers state.

On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu ended the emergency rule in Rivers state and asked Siminalayi Fubara, the suspended governor, to resume work on Thursday, September 18.

The president also asked Ngozi Nma Odu, the deputy governor, and members of the Rivers state house of assembly to resume their legislative duties.

The emergency rule was declared in the state in March following a prolonged political crisis.

In a statement by Lere Olayinka, his special assistant on public communications and social media, Wike said Tinubu demonstrated commitment to peace and democracy with the emergency rule.

The minister said the president’s intervention restored the confidence of the people of Rivers state in his leadership.

Wike commended the people of Rivers for supporting Tinubu in his efforts to “return the country to the path of progress and development”.

He called on all stakeholders in the state to work together harmoniously in the collective interest of the state and its people.

“From Rivers state going forward, the only news that will emanate will be that of peace, progress and development,” he said.

Wike cautioned politicians seeking to benefit from the crisis to stay away from the state.