Rivers peace accord not imposed, support group clarifies

The BAT Vanguard has condemned allegations making the rounds in some quarters that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu imposed his will on a raging political conflict between Governor Siminalaye Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike.

The group in a statement noted that President Tinubu called for peace and tranquility in Rivers State which is part of his responsibilities as President of Nigeria.

The Olusola-Olofin led team called on the feuding parties to give peace a chance to prevail, adding that the settlement reached earlier on Monday was not imposed as recently alleged in some quarters.

“The President merely facilitated a settlement between or amongst the disputants in order for them to resolve their differences amicably amongst themselves for the purpose of ensuring good governance for the good people of Rivers State, going forward,” the group noted.

“President Tinubu is a democrat to the core and the chief upholder of constitutionality in this country and his democratic credentials and commitment to democratic values are beyond question.

“We state boldly and categorically that President Tinubu is not on the side of any of the gladiators but strictly and squarely on the side of the common people of Rivers State in this matter, whose welfare, alongside that of their fellow Nigerians is always his primary and constant priority.

“We insist that President Tinubu and his Renewed Hope Agenda which is intended to finally ensure that Nigeria attains its true potential and becomes the pride of the Black Race must remain the focus and preoccupation of everyone privileged enough to serve in the government.

“We therefore admonish all to be extremely circumspect in their conduct, behavior and disposition in order to avoid unnecessary distractions to the good work our President and party have started in our dear nation.

“We call on Nigerians to close ranks and come together as one in order to invest our collective trust in Mr. President with the requisite goodwill and support to take our country, by the grace of Almighty God, to the promised land.”