Emergency Rule: Okpebholo Distance Self From S-South Governors

On Thursday, Monday Okpehbolo, the governor of Edo State, distanced himself from a declaration made by South-South governors that opposed the emergency rule that was imposed in Rivers State.

Fred Itua, the governor’s chief press secretary, stated in a statement that President Bola Tinubu’s action was founded on his comprehension of the matter.

The statement read, “The position by the governors of the South-South, opposing the declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, did not get the nod of Governor Monday Okpebholo, who was neither consulted nor informed.”

“While Governor Monday Okpebholo acknowledges the right of other Governors in the South-South geopolitical zone to take a position, he, however dissociates himself from any statement that opposes the declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu.”

“The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces, understands the issues at stake.”

“Governor Okpebholo supports actions so far taken by President Tinubu that will bring lasting solutions and peace to Rivers State and the South-South geopolitical zone.”