By Kolawole Ojebisi
The Coalition for Democracy and Development has apparently charted a pathway to a lasting solution to the persistent crisis in Rivers State.
This is as the coalition called on the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and the suspended Governor, Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara to bury the hatchet by signing a new peace pact within the next 90 days.
The CDD condemned both Wike and Fubara urging them to prioritise the welfare of the people in the midst of the political crisis.
In a statement signed by the Public Secretary, CDD, Dr. George Ifure, he lamented the political crisis in Rivers State, adding that the ongoing crisis is a clear indication of the failure of leadership.
To resolve the crisis, the CDD also called on President Tinubu and the National Assembly to establish a committee comprising eminent Nigerians who can mediate and find a lasting solution.
The group said, “We call on Wike and Governor Fubara to put aside their differences and work towards signing a new peace pact within the next 90 days. We urge them to prioritize the interests of the people and find a lasting solution to the crisis.
“We warn Wike and Fubara that Nigerians are ready to hold them responsible if they fail to sign a peace pact within the stipulated timeframe. The CDD calls on President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly to name a committee for the resolution of the Rivers State political crisis.
“We urge President Bola Tinubu to make history with the way he handles the Rivers State crisis. This is a pivotal moment that requires bold and visionary leadership. We implore him to focus on the welfare and interests of the Nigerian people, to listen to their voices, and to work towards a peaceful and democratic resolution that will restore democratic governance in Rivers State.
“We urge the two parties to embrace peace and ensure there is an immediate resolution to the crisis. The CDD believes that a peaceful resolution to the crisis is necessary to restore democratic governance in Rivers State. We urge all stakeholders to work towards finding a peaceful and democratic solution to the crisis in Rivers State.”
