President Bola Tinubu has warned political leaders to shun actions capable of undermining democracy.
Tinubu warned that citizens cannot enjoy the dividends of good governance in an atmosphere of conflict and insecurity.
In a nationwide address on Wednesday, marking the end of emergency rule in Rivers State, Tinubu said Nigerians who voted leaders into office deserve stability, not turmoil fueled by selfish political games.
“The people who voted us into power expect to reap the fruits of democracy.
“However, that expectation will remain unrealizable in an atmosphere of violence, anarchy and insecurity borne by misguided political activism and Machiavellian manipulations among stakeholders,” the president declared.
Tinubu stressed that harmony between the executive and legislature at both state and federal levels is vital to delivering development.
He urged political stakeholders across the country to put aside divisive tactics and work together for peace and progress.
The president lifted the six-month state of emergency imposed on Rivers following a bitter power struggle, reinstating Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and members of the State House of Assembly.
Recall that on March 18, Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers following the prolonged political standoff between Fubara and members of the House of Assembly loyal to Wike.
He subsequently suspended the governor and lawmakers for six months and installed a sole administrator to manage the state’s affairs.
The decision sparked widespread controversy, with critics accusing the president of breaching the Constitution.
However, others hailed the move as a necessary and pragmatic step.
On June 3, Fubara paid a visit to President Bola Tinubu at his residence in Lagos State.
That made it the second time Fubara and Tinubu would be meeting behind closed doors, after his suspension.
Fubara also met with Wike to settle their rift.
Following the meeting, Wike confirmed that the political rift between him and Fubara has been resolved.
