The mask is off, and the reality is clear: President Bola Tinubu means business. After weeks of political turmoil in Rivers State, the President has sent a strong message to stakeholders: prioritize peace and stability or face consequences.
The result was immediate. Two lawmakers, Hon. Sylvanus Nwankwo of Omuma Constituency and Peter Abe of Degema, publicly apologized to Nigerians, President Tinubu, and the people of Rivers State. The unprecedented move signals a clear shift in power dynamics, with the federal government asserting its authority.
Sources close to the Presidency reveal that Tinubu’s directive was clear: de-escalate tensions and allow Governor Siminalayi Fubara to govern. The apology from the lawmakers suggests that the message has been received loud and clear.
“This is not politics as usual,” says a seasoned observer. “The President has drawn a line, and Wike has been told to step back.”
The development marks a turning point in the crisis, with many expecting a gradual return to normalcy in Rivers State. As one pundit put it, “Institutional authority has trumped personal ambition.”
The video of the lawmakers’ apology has gone viral, with many praising Tinubu’s firm stance. The ball is now in Wike’s court, and all eyes are on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory.
As the situation unfolds, one thing is clear: Abuja wants peace, stability, and governance, not endless quarrels and political noise. The chapter is closing, and a new era of stability beckons.
