Jonathan Urges Actors In Rivers Crisis To Sheathe Sword

By Ayodele Oni

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has appealed for truce in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State.

He said what is needed in the state now is collaboration between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Nyesom Wike for the State to  progress.

Jonathan made the plea during the flag-off of the N222.1 billion Trans-Kalabari road construction, and stressed the need for unity and cooperation among State leaders.

Speaking at the project inauguration, Jonathan expressed concern over the heightened political tension in Rivers State, and noted that such discord hinders the State ’s growth and development.

He urged Governor Fubara and Wike to work together to brighten the political climate and focus on advancing the welfare of Rivers’ residents.

“The political tension in Rivers State is becoming too much. If Rivers State is destabilized, the whole Niger Delta, and by extension, the country will be destabilized.”

The former President, however, reaffirmed his commitment to supporting development projects in Rivers State.

He said the commencement of the Trans-Kalabari road construction signified a step towards enhancing infrastructure and connectivity within the State.