Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State convened an urgent council meeting with security agency heads in response to a recent political crisis in the state.
The closed-door meeting took place at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, June 18.
Following the meeting, Governor Fubara briefed journalists, revealing that the discussions focused on strategies to address the invasion of local government secretariats. He advised former council chairmen to abandon any hopes of reclaiming their positions.
The governor also raised concerns about an alleged plan by his opponents to arrest his supporters. He vowed to personally defend them, asserting that anyone attempting such arrests would have to confront him directly.
Commissioner of Police Olatunji Disu reassured the state’s residents that the police would prevent the local government crisis from escalating into widespread disorder. He emphasized that the police are monitoring the situation and urged all political actors to cease hostilities until their case is resolved.
CP Disu also warned that his officers are fully prepared to secure council headquarters and would not tolerate any actions that threaten peace in the state.
