*Directs Police To Restore Normalcy
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu, on Monday, October 7, urged Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, political leaders and their supporters in the state to exercise restraint and uphold the rule of law.
Tinubu, while expressing concern at the recent developments in the state, said his intervention was sequel to reports of arson and explosions, following recent tensions after last Saturday’s local government council election.
The President, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, urged all political actors to de-escalate the situation and discourage their supporters from engaging in violence or destructive actions, and directed the Police to restore and maintain peace, law and order with immediate effect.
While instructing law enforcement agencies to bring the situation under control, the President emphasised the need to ensure the security of public institutions, adding: ”Government facilities built with public funds must be safeguarded from vandalism.
“Self-help has no place in a democratic system, especially after 25 years of continuous democracy.”
He reminded all that the judiciary can settle all political disputes, and the outcome of this election should be no exception.
