Ijaw National Congress Advocates Reconciliation for Political Harmony in Rivers State

The Ijaw National Congress Worldwide has called upon the immediate past governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, to pursue reconciliation with Governor Siminialayi Fubara in the interest of peace and prosperity in the state.

Expressing dissatisfaction with the ongoing political tensions, especially between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, the group emphasized its commitment to truth and good administration.

The statement, issued by the group’s President, Prof Benjamin Okaba, and shared with the media in Akure, Ondo State, on Sunday, underscored the need for political players to prioritize the well-being of their constituents.

Commending the people of Rivers State for resisting the alleged planned impeachment of Governor Fubara, the Ijaw National Congress urged Wike not to disrupt the existing administration’s stability.

The statement read, “We urgently call on all political players in Rivers State to play their duty to their constituents and forthwith cease from any further acts capable of slurring the sanctity of the office, institution, and person of the Governor of all Rivers people.”

In a specific appeal to Chief Nyesom Wike, the group urged him to refrain from sowing division under the pretext of protecting his political structure.

It emphasized the distinction between his political structure and the government of Governor Fubara, urging that the two should not be conflated under anyone’s control.

The Ijaw National Congress stressed the importance of unity and cooperation among political leaders to maintain the stability and progress of Rivers State.