The National Democratic Coalition-USA has called on President Tinubu to remove the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike to restore peace in Rivers State.
NADECO-USA President, Dr. Lloyd Ukwu, made the call as he accused Wike of being responsible for the crisis.
Ukwu said the President would be held responsible in the event of any crisis if he fails to act.
He also called for emergency rule in terrorism-affected northern states ahead of the 2027 elections, saying insecurity could undermine democratic processes.
“Nigeria cannot conduct credible elections when terrorists occupy parts of the country.
“My advice to him (Wike) is just to back down, back off from what is happening because Rivers’ people know that he is the problem.
“It’s very glaring. Some of the statements he made or continues to make are directed at the president. So, the man (Tinubu) has to call him to order. Wike is his employee.’’
Also, a member of the Rivers State Elders Council and former deputy national chairman, South of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), Chief Asukewe Ikoawaju, said “how can a ruling party sit down and its members in the House of Assembly and commene impeachment against their own governor and up till now the national secretariat of the APC has not issued a statement.
“So, it is the fault of the party, but it is unfortunate that innocent Rivers people who voted are the ones who are at the receiving end. But underline it, in 2027, Rivers State will not support a kindergarten governor.”
The state slipped into a fresh political crisis on Thursday when the state lawmakers began an impeachment proceeding against Fubara.
The lawmakers accused Fubara of unconstitutional spending, obstruction of legislative duties, illegal appointments, withholding of funds and salaries, defiance of judicial orders and demolition of the Assembly complex.
They have given him a seven-day impeachment notice.
