Ultimatums: Ex-Rivers Gov Urges Restraint After S’Court Verdict

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Following the Supreme Court’s ruling on the state’s political situation, former Rivers State Governor Rufus Ada-George has urged for calm and moderation in the face of the ongoing political crisis in the oil-rich state.

Speaking to reporters in the state capital of Port Harcourt on Monday, the elder statesman cautioned against making provocative remarks or issuing ultimatums or threats that would heighten tensions. He advised all political players to use care and put the welfare of the state first.

“Although the Supreme Court has rendered its verdict, there is still room for humane and pragmatic decisions that can help mitigate the adverse effects of the ruling on the people,” he said.

Ada-George emphasized that failure to handle political issues could have far-reaching effects beyond Rivers State by citing past crises, like the 1962 Western Regional Crisis.

He voiced his worry about the ongoing conflict, citing the state’s monthly allocations being withheld and the obvious effects this is having on regular people. “Even in war-torn regions, negotiation has remained a vital tool for peacebuilding,” he said, urging dialogue and compromise.

George called on former governors and their deputies to band together and speak for the state’s interests in a direct address to political leaders. In addition, he urged the 32 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly to put aside their personal agendas in order to promote stability and advancement.

“As the oldest civilian governor of Rivers State, I remain optimistic about our future. Let us embrace compromise, unity, and peace as we chart a new course for our dear state,” he said.

The former governor’s speech came after the Rivers State House of Assembly gave the chairman and commissioners of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission a 72-hour ultimatum to come before it. This came after Governor Siminalayi Fubara was previously given a deadline to submit the names of commissioner nominees and present the 2025 budget.

The political crisis of Rivers state has taken various twists, and residents remain hopeful that recent developments will not lead to further instability.

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