Information reaching 247ureports.com from competent sources indicate a settlement has been reached over the new crisis caused by the sudden knee jerk declaration of a state of emergency by the President of the federal republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu – where he announced the removal of the democratically elected Governor of Rivers State and the removal of entire members of the State assembly – while replacing them with a sole administrator that will work under the sole oversight of the federal executive/presidency.
According to the information, the settlement deal is designed to be a win-win situation for both the President, the governor of Rivers State and his godfather. The Governor will be returned to power after three months, Wike will get to some power sharing and resources. The President, Tinubu will get to “save face” from the backlash over his declaration.
On the first level, the length of stay proscribed for the sole administrator will be reviewed downwards to 3months from 6months.
On the second level, the power of oversight which the President took away from the national legislature will be returned to the national assembly. A select team comprising of members of the Senate and House of Representatives will perform the oversight function to the sole administrator for the duration of the 3months.
On the third level, within the 3months a team of National Legislatures comprising of Senators and House of Representatives will be set up and tasked with reaching a peace settlement between the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike and Gov Sim Fubara.
The national assembly is expected to deliberate on these measures today during plenary session.
(247 Ureports)
