Okaba Exposes Dangerous Conspiracy: Pipeline Blasts Were A Prelude To Fubara’s Suspension

In an exclusive interview with Saturday Vanguard, Okaba revealed that the pipeline explosions were strategically planned to create a justification for the suspension of Governor Siminalayi. “Our findings show that the pipeline explosions before the declaration were all part of their grand plan. They sent their boys to blow up the pipelines. Otherwise, why have no other facilities been blown since the declaration? They have achieved their plot, hence the ceasefire,” Okaba stated.

Okaba emphasized that the INC is committed to uncovering the truth and warned that the Ijaw community would not remain silent on the matter. “Ijaws are not taking this lightly; we are determined to uncover the truth and will not only share our findings but may also seek legal redress if this injustice is not addressed promptly,” he affirmed.

He further criticized the federal government’s response, particularly the attribution of the explosions to militants, calling for a thorough and impartial investigation to identify the true perpetrators. Okaba also urged President Tinubu to reconsider the suspension of Governor Fubara, stressing that decisions based on hearsay are detrimental to the country’s governance.

Okaba called for the establishment of a high-powered committee consisting of former presidents and vice presidents to mediate the crisis, urging the president to de-escalate the situation. “Ibas is sitting on illegality; the president must withdraw the state of emergency, instruct Wike and Fubara to abate all pending court cases and impeachment notices, and ban them from making any statements or actions on the crisis while he sets up a committee to resolve the matter,” Okaba suggested.

He also raised concerns about the federal government’s handling of the Supreme Court’s ruling on the state budget, pointing out that the appointment of a sole administrator and the release of funds without judicial approval sets a troubling precedent. Okaba stressed that public figures like former President Goodluck Jonathan and Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka have voiced strong criticism of the suspension of Governor Fubara, highlighting widespread dissatisfaction with the federal government’s actions in Rivers State.

The INC president reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to justice, equity, and the preservation of democratic values, calling for a fair and just resolution to the political crisis in the state.