Chief Olabode George, former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has sounded the alarm regarding the escalating political turmoil in Rivers State.
George emphasized the significance of Rivers State to the PDP and cautioned against attempts to destabilize its democratic structures. He denounced the actions of lawmakers seeking to impeach the Governor, labeling them as manipulated by external forces.
Furthermore, George asserted that the defection of PDP lawmakers to the All Progressives Congress (APC) automatically forfeited their seats, rendering them powerless to challenge Governor Fubara’s authority.
In light of these developments, George warned of dire consequences, stressing that allowing Rivers State to descend into chaos could jeopardize the very foundation of democracy.
The statement released on Friday, May 10, read;Â
“Rivers people belong to PDP. Those threatening to impeach the governor are being remote-controlled by some forces. This must stop because if Rivers is set on fire today, that may end this democracy.
“We should remember ‘Operation Wetie’ which started in the defunct Western Region and eventually consumed the nation and ended the First Republic in 1966.
“All the actors in this crisis in Rivers should avoid actions likely to cause breach of peace and breakdown of law and order in our country.
“Members of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of our party should be the elders in the room, act swiftly and nip this crisis in the bud before it consumes everybody. All the gladiators should also think of the collective interests of Nigerians. Whether we are members of PDP, APC or other parties, we should stop issuing provocative statements to increase the tension in Rivers“.
