Chief E.K. Clark, a prominent figure in the South-South and the leader of PANDEF (Pan Niger Delta Forum), has voiced his deep concerns regarding recent events in Rivers State. He has called upon President Bola Tinubu to take decisive action and address the escalating situation involving the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalaye Fubara, who has held office for just five months.
In a statement he personally signed, Clark said the tensions in the state was allegedly masterminded by the former Governor of Rivers State and the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike. He accused the FCT Minister of attempting to unlawfully remove Governor Fubara from his position.
“The reported plan involves pressuring Fubara’s deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, to resign and then installing another Ikwerre individual as the state’s governor. Clark vehemently opposes this plan and vows to prevent its execution”, he eleder statesman said.
The elder statesman asserted that such an attempt will not be tolerated. He has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene by urging Nyesom Wike and the security agencies in Rivers State to restore order and prevent a looming crisis.
The situation escalated further with the recent arson attack on the Rivers State House of Assembly, a disturbing incident believed to be linked to the broader destabilization scheme. Governor Fubara himself experienced confrontation, including tear gas deployment and threats, when he visited the Assembly Complex following the incident.
