APC Welcomes Tinubu's Declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers

President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers has been welcomed by the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Ajibola Basiru. 

Bashiru expressed hope that the emergency would help restore peace and order in the troubled oil-producing state.

“It is a welcome and positive decision by President Tinubu to restore order to Rivers, which was fast becoming a failed state,” Basiru stated.

Basiru lamented that both the executive and legislature in Rivers had failed in their constitutional duty to ensure the people’s welfare and security. 

He advised the Osun governor to take note and allow court-reinstated Local Government Councils to function, or risk a similar emergency declaration in Osun. 

Meanwhile, the President has directed security agencies to safeguard lives, property, and vital infrastructure, including oil pipelines, across Rivers.