The government of Cross River State has said that the State of Emergency declared in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu was done in the interest of the Nigerian nation.
Cross River State government also said dissociated itself from the remarks made by the South-South Governors’ Forum rejecting the president’s proclamation and suspension of the Rivers State governor, Siminalyi Fubara and other elected officials of the state.
In a statement issued by Fred Ekpong, the chief press secretary of the state on behalf of the acting governor Peter Odey, the state said Cross River was never consulted before the Forum made is stance pubic.
Odey said: “The position of the forum does not reflect the views of the government of Cross River, which fully aligns with the decision of Mr President, taken in the best interest of national security, peace, and stability.
“Every responsible government must prioritise the protection of lives and property, and where circumstances necessitate decisive action, such measures should be supported for the greater good of our democracy and national unity,” he said.
He further noted that Cross River remains committed to providing good governance in line with the provision of the Constitution.
