Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has distanced himself from the stance of the South-South Governors on Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State.
In a statement, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, clarified that Okpebholo was neither consulted nor involved in forming the governors’ position on the matter.
“The position by the Governors of the South-South, opposing the declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State by Bola Ahmed Tinubu, did not get the nod of Governor Okpebholo maintaining that Governor Okpebholo was neither consulted nor informed.
Governor Okpebholo respects the right of other South-South governors to take their own stance but firmly distances himself from any statement opposing the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State.
The statement added that Tinubu understands the issues at stake.
“Governor Okpebholo supports actions so far taken by Bola Ahmed Tinubu that will bring lasting solutions and peace to Rivers State and the South-South geopolitical zone,” the statement added.
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READ THE FULL STATEMENT BELOW
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
EDO STATE GOVERNMENT
GOV OKPEBHOLO DISSOCIATES SELF FROM SOUTH-SOUTH GOVS’ POSITION ON EMERGENCY RULE IN RIVERS STATE
The position by the Governors of the South-South, opposing the declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, did not get the nod of Governor Okpebholo. Governor Okpebholo was neither consulted nor informed.
While Governor Monday Okpebholo acknowledges the right of other Governors in the South-South geopolitical zone to take a position, he, however dissociates himself from any statement that opposes the declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces, understands the issues at stake.
Governor Okpebholo supports actions so far taken by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that will bring lasting solutions and peace to Rivers State and the South-South geopolitical zone.
Signed:
Fred Itua,
The Chief Press Secretary to the Edo State Governor.
Thursday, 20 March, 2025.
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