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Lagos PDP Chairman Reacts as Ex-president Jonathan Meddles in Rivers Political Crisis

The Lagos State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman, Philip Aivoji, has reacted to former President Goodluck Jonathan‘s recent call to end the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State.

Naija News reports that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, have not been on good terms since the former was sworn in as Rivers governor.

Speaking on Monday, Jonathan urged Governor Fubara and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Wike, to cease escalating tensions in the state.

Speaking at the inauguration of the N222.1 billion Trans-Kalabari Road construction, the former president stressed the importance of Fubara and Wike setting aside their differences to work together for the advancement and prosperity of Rivers.

He noted that the political tension in the state was excessive and worrisome, and would not contribute to development.

Jonathan said that destabilising Rivers would adversely impact the Niger Delta region and could also trigger political crises across the country.

Reacting to Jonathan’s admonition, Aivoji hailed the former president, describing him as a man full of experience in mediation and conflict resolution, even at the international level.

 

VOP Lagos

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