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Chijoke Ihunwo, the former Chairman of Obio-Akpor Local Government Area in Rivers State, has accused President Bola Tinubu of making a mistake by declaring a state of emergency in the state.

Ihunwo based his claims on the fact that Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State is a man of peace.

In an interview on Arise TV’s Morning Show, the former chairman stressed that there is no conflict in the state and added that Fubara has no ties to militants.

IHe said: “There is no war in Rivers State. The issue of pipeline vandalization is not true; the company has come to say that nothing like that happened.

“So for me, Mr. President acted in error by declaring a state of emergency in our state. Our governor is a very peaceful man, and Nigerians are watching what Mr. President is doing.

“Our governor is a man of peace and has no link to any militancy group. Fubara has obeyed the Supreme Court judgment.”

The political turmoil in Rivers State led President Tinubu to declare a state of emergency and suspend Governor Sim Fubara for six months.

Tinubu also suspended the state’s deputy governor and all members of the state House of Assembly.

This action followed the crisis between Fubara and Wike.

The conflict resulted in the formation of a parallel Assembly, with 27 members, led by Martins Amaewhule, initially claiming to have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress.

However, the Supreme Court ordered their reinstatement and instructed Fubara to present the 2025 budget.

After the ruling, Fubara attempted to present the budget but was blocked from accessing the complex by Amaewhule’s Assembly.

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