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Rivers crisis: Call Wike to order, CSOs tell Tinubu

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The Permanent Representative of Centre for Convention on Democratic Integrity (CCDI) to the United Nations, Mr Olufemi Aduwo, has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the political crisis in Rivers, urging him to “call Wike to order” over his feud with Governor Fubara.

The CSOs warn that Wike’s actions could plunge Rivers State and the entire South-South region into political crisis.

Olufemi Aduwo, representative of the Civil Society at the Technical Summit of Human Rights Council 56th session, criticized Wike’s undemocratic antics, stating that “morality has gone to the dogs and the order of the day is money.”

He emphasised that Nigerian democracy is still fragile and cannot accommodate unnecessary political firmament.

Aduwo also commented on the defection of some state lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers, stating that they have lost their seats and rights to remain members of the Rivers State House of Assembly.

In a separate statement, Aduwo assessed President Tinubu’s one-year anniversary, noting that some of his economic policies are in the right direction, but the full impact has not been felt due to Nigerian factors.

He emphasised the need to curb corruption and fraudulent practices to move Nigeria forward.

Aduwo also highlighted the importance of good governance, ethical economic principles, and the need for proactive maintenance of law and order to achieve sustainable economic recovery and development.

He emphasised that human rights can only be assured among virtuous people and that democracy will only secure liberty and development when leaders are men of virtue.

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