State of Emergency in Rivers Aims to Restore Constitutional Governance – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has stated that President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State was aimed at restoring constitutional governance and ensuring the protection of lives and property.

In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, provided this clarification. 

He praised the National Assembly for swiftly approving Tinubu’s proclamation, in line with constitutional requirements.

“Today, the 10th Assembly showed patriotism by prioritising peace, security, and national unity in the interest of Rivers and Nigeria,” Morka stated. 

He particularly commended the opposition caucus for setting aside partisanship to support the emergency declaration.

Morka said Tinubu remains committed to peace, law and order, and the protection of critical national assets in Rivers. 

He added that the President aims to restore constitutional order where the Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary function effectively for good governance. 

The APC spokesman urged Nigerians to disregard opposition figures trying to exploit the situation to stoke political unrest. 

He named Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Nasir El-Rufai as among those politicising the crisis for personal gain.

According to him, they did nothing to defuse the crisis, which posed a serious threat to peace and national infrastructure in Rivers.

Morka described their recent press conference as a publicity stunt aimed at inciting tension and grabbing headlines. 

He urged Rivers residents and all Nigerians to support Tinubu’s efforts to restore peace and safeguard lives and property.

Morka emphasised that the president’s ultimate goal is the return of effective constitutional governance in Rivers.