Rivers Tension Soars: Eradiri Demands Fubara, PDP Governors Drop Supreme Court Case Against Tinubu

Former Labour Party governorship candidate in Bayelsa State, Udengs Eradiri, has commended suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara for embracing meaningful reconciliation efforts to restore peace and political stability in the state.

In a statement released on Sunday, Eradiri—who also once served as President of the Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) Worldwide—described Fubara’s political rapprochement with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as a bold and strategic move necessary for the state’s unity and development.

Eradiri called on Governor Fubara to further demonstrate his dedication to peace by convincing Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors to withdraw their Supreme Court suit challenging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the looming threat of a state of emergency in Rivers.

“This step is essential in eliminating the lingering legal and political obstacles to Fubara’s full reinstatement. The road to lasting peace must be completely cleared,” Eradiri said.

He cautioned Fubara against associating with “crisis merchants,” accusing them of previously exploiting the state’s political turmoil for personal gain.

“These individuals are not done yet. They will attempt to return with deceptive overtures and self-serving advice aimed at disrupting the new peace process. You must distance yourself from them entirely,” Eradiri warned.

He advised the embattled governor to remain committed to the peace deal, stating that any attempt to abandon it would damage his credibility and reopen wounds in the state’s political landscape.

“Fubara must value this new path of reconciliation. Entertaining thoughts of walking away from the accord would only bring further instability and suffering to the people,” he said.

Eradiri also expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for facilitating the peace agreement, calling it an expression of his sincere concern for Rivers State and its citizens.

“The President’s intervention clearly reflects his deep affection for Rivers and his desire to prevent further breakdown of order,” he noted.

He applauded Wike for his generosity in forgiving Fubara and leading the peace effort, calling him a loyal ally of the President and a stabilizing force in the crisis.

“Chief Wike has demonstrated true statesmanship. His willingness to forgive and lead the reconciliation is admirable,” Eradiri added.

He urged the FCT Minister to continue supporting Fubara and protect him from manipulative political players trying to reignite division.

Eradiri also praised suspended Speaker Martins Amaewhule, members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, and respected elders led by Chief Ferdinand Alabraba for their instrumental roles in achieving peace.

He appealed to all stakeholders to let go of past grievances and embrace full reconciliation, emphasizing that the future of Rivers State hinges on sustained unity.