Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, has underscored the critical need to uphold constitutional principles amidst the unfolding political tensions in Rivers State.
Explicitly addressing the situation between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Secondus emphasized that any intervention made by President Bola Tinubu must align with both the spirit and the letter of the constitution to ensure its legitimacy.
Secondus stressed the necessity for President Tinubu’s intervention to adhere strictly to constitutional provisions to be considered implementable.
He advocated for a statesmanlike approach from the President, emphasizing the importance of ensuring fairness and avoiding any unconstitutional advantage or bias toward a particular political party or individual.
According to him, “There are creative ways a political conflict can be resolved if and when the President acts like a statesman and the President of all Nigerians.”
He insisted that “Mr President would have violated this sacred role if he acted in such a way and manner that gave an unconstitutional advantage to his political party, the APC, and an individual political godfather. This is the scenario the unenforceable agreement reached at the instance of Mr President purports to foster!”
Secondus joined other well-meaning Nigerians in the clarion call on Mr President and relevant stakeholders to “act in the interest of peace in Rivers State and ensure genuine, unbiased, generally acceptable, and enforceable reconciliation of the crisis.”
Commending the people of Rivers State for their peaceful demeanour and civil engagement amidst considerable provocation, Secondus extended warm Christmas wishes to them and all Nigerians while urging for a prosperous New Year ahead.
