In response to escalating tensions and recent political developments in Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has taken decisive action by convening a high-level security council meeting with heads of security agencies.
The closed-door meeting, held at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, focused on devising strategies to address the reported incursions into local government secretariats across the state.
Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Governor Fubara underscored the gravity of the situation, particularly cautioning former council chairmen against clinging to expectations of reinstatement.
He emphasized the need for adherence to due process and legal procedures in governance.
Expressing concern over alleged plans to apprehend his supporters, Governor Fubara sounded a defiant tone, vowing personal protection for them.
He unequivocally stated that any attempt to arrest his allies would necessitate facing him directly.
The governor’s steadfast stance comes amidst heightened political tensions in Rivers State, with stakeholders closely watching developments as the situation unfolds.