The Joint Accord for Tinubu and Fubara for 2027 has refuted the claims made by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that Governor Siminalayi Fubara is solely responsible for the crisis rocking Rivers State in recent times.
In a statement signed by its President, Dr Jackson Adebayo, the group stated that contrary to the APC’s claims, the former Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, the purported Chairman of the state APC Caretaker Committee, Tony Okocha and others should be blamed for not respecting the President.
The group emphasised that despite Fubara’s camp complying with the conditions of the peace accord and withdrawing their legal cases, others involved in the matter have refused to do the needful.
“Anyone who has been following the happenings in Rivers State can testify to the fact that the political crisis rocking the state is being orchestrated by some group of people in a bizarre attempt to destabilise Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s administration. It is, therefore, preposterous for the APC to now be shifting the blame to the victim.
“One of the key agreements in the 8-point peace agreement with the President was for both parties to withdraw all court cases. Governor Fubara’s camp complied and withdrew all their cases.
“It is regrettably lugubrious, to see democratic institutions supporting undemocratic behaviour exhibited by former local government chairmen who insisted on remaining in office after their tenure ended.
“Governor Fubara acted responsibly by constituting Caretaker Committees until a fresh election is conducted.
“The APC and their allies lack the locus standi to criticise Governor Fubara’s actions and should not blame him for the crisis in the state. It’s important to note that the people of Rivers are his employers, and they are satisfied with his actions so far.
“As a party, the APC should not allow itself to be involved in the crisis by the purported by some group of people who do not mean well for Rivers State. The party should maintain a neutral stance to continue enjoying the goodwill of the people of Rivers.”
. TheWitness
