In response to the escalating political tensions and youths unrest in Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday, convened a high-level security council meeting with heads of security agencies.
The closed-door session took place at the Government House in Port Harcourt. The main item on the agenda is the recent disturbances at local government secretariats and the overall security situation in the state.
Following the meeting, Governor Fubara addressed the press, outlining the discussions held with the security chiefs.
He emphasized that the primary agenda was to devise effective strategies to prevent further invasions of local government offices, ensuring the stability and continuity of governmental functions across the state.
The governor issued a stern warning to the immediate past council chairmen, advising them against nurturing any hopes of unlawfully returning to their previous positions.
He stated, “It is crucial that we respect the rule of law and the democratic transitions that uphold our governance structures.”
Amid these preventive measures, Governor Fubara also expressed serious concerns regarding what he described as a plot by his political adversaries to target and arrest his supporters.
He declared a personal commitment to safeguarding these individuals, asserting, “Anyone attempting to make such arrests will have to confront me directly.”
The current tension and protests in Rivers State follow refusal of Local Government Chairmen to vacate their seats after the expiration of their tenures.
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