Tinubu Campaign Organisation calls for urgent peace in Rivers crisis

The Tinubu Campaign Organisation (TCO) has urged all factions in the ongoing Rivers State political crisis to set aside their differences and work towards a peaceful resolution in the interest of governance and development.

In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, TCO’s National Coordinator, Joshua Ohioma Ilevbare, expressed concern over the prolonged conflict, warning that it has severely hampered governance and exposed residents to unnecessary hardship.

“We appeal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Minister Nyesom Wike, and members of the state House of Assembly to bury their hatchets and prioritise the welfare of the people of Rivers State,” the statement read.

TCO decried the escalating power struggle between the governor and the minister, noting that it has plunged the state into turmoil and disrupted critical development efforts.

“It is imperative that the governor, as the duly elected authority, is accorded the respect and honour due to his office,” the organisation stated.

The group also urged the state House of Assembly to allow Governor Fubara to re-present the 2025 appropriation bill without further obstruction so that essential people-focused projects can commence.

Additionally, TCO emphasised the need for full compliance with the Supreme Court judgment mandating local government elections and called for an enabling environment for the legislature to function effectively.

Commending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his swift intervention in the crisis, the organisation encouraged him to sustain his leadership efforts to ensure a lasting resolution that would stand as a legacy of peace and political stability.

TCO further appealed to the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) and the Ijaw Youth Forum (IYF) to take on a neutral role in facilitating dialogue and fostering reconciliation among the warring parties.