Headline: Pro-Democracy Group Urges Tinubu to Reconcile Rivers Crisis, Rejects Emergency Rule
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The Coalition of Civil Society in Defence of Democracy has called on President Bola Tinubu to establish a reconciliation committee within 14 days to address the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State.
Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, the group’s convener, Dr. Olayemi Isaacs, criticized Tinubu’s decision to impose a state of emergency, which suspends Governor Siminilayi Fubara, his deputy, and the Rivers State House of Assembly for six months. Isaacs argued that such a move would create only a “forced peace” while underlying tensions persist. Instead, he advocated for a democratic reconciliation process to ensure lasting stability.
“The only way to restore peace in Rivers is through genuine reconciliation in a truly democratic setting,” Isaacs stated.
Wike’s Influence on Tinubu’s Decision
The group accused Tinubu of aligning with former Governor Nyesom Wike, now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), whom they blame for the crisis due to his “overbearing rent-seeking behavior.”
To resolve the conflict, the group proposed forming a non-partisan panel of eminent Nigerians to mediate between the factions, with a resolution expected within 60 days and the emergency rule lifted within 90 days.
“Allowing this emergency rule to continue beyond 90 days will worsen the crisis and pose a serious threat to Nigeria’s democracy,” Isaacs warned.
They also urged political parties to take preventive measures against similar crises in other states to safeguard democratic stability ahead of the 2027 elections.
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