Former Senate President and Chairman Board of Trustees (BoT), of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has commended the PDP Governors over their resolution to stand by Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State against forces behind the raging political crisis in the state.
The PDP Governors had in their recent meeting in Enugu, vowed to support Fubara against masterminds of the ongoing political hiccup in the oil-rich state.
They advised those fanning the embers of conflict and crisis to distract Fubara and destabilize his government to desist and allow him to deliver good governance to Rivers people unimpeded
“The Forum has resolved to stand by His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, Governor of Rivers State; while at the same time employing wider consultations with stakeholders for a peaceful resolution and thus find a lasting solution to the crises”, the forum’s Chairman, Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State read in a communique.
Wabara, in an exclusive chat with Vanguard, commended the PDP Governors “for courageously rising as one people against the anti-democratic forces masterminding the crisis in Rivers.”
He said that the solidarity demonstrated by the Governors was quite commendable “and a confirmation of the historic fact that PDP will never abandon its own.”
Wabara added that the position of the PDP Governors’ Forum on the Rivers political crisis as well as other national issues represented the position of the BoT, the national leadership and the entire membership of the party.
“‘I sincerely commend the PDP Governors for speaking with one voice and solidarising with one of their own. This is a strong message that PDP is united and will not waver it its resolve to defend democracy”.
The former Senate President further said “it is highly provocative, undemocratic and unacceptable for anybody to think a sitting Governor will be turned into a puppet for whatever reasons”.
Wabara who had earlier urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ignore those calling for emergency rule in Rivers State, restated his opposition against the call.
He advised the President not to lean towards those attempting to hijack power through the back door in Rivers State, warning hat the political crisis in the state is capable of plunging the entire country into a needless political turmoil if mismanaged.
Senator Wabara who expressed delight over the unity among PDP Governors predicted a rebounce for the party in 2027.
He said that “Nigerians having seen the hypocrisy of the ruling APC which has ruined the country’s economy will have no choice but to return PDP to power in 2027 to put Nigeria back on track”.
The BoT Chairman who commended the PDP Governors over their “spirited efforts” to reposition the party ahead of 2027, expressed hope that some members who left the party would soon return.
He also commended Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State for hosting his colleague Governors and other elders of the party during the meeting.
The BoT Chairman particularly appreciated the beauty in the diversity of Nigeria’s culture as he led the PDP Governors to dance the famous Enugu ‘surugede cultural dance”.
” I want to sincerely appreciate Gov. Mbah for hosting the great event and for showing capacity in leadership, consolidating on the achievements of his predecessors.
” In Enugu, PDP Governors demonstrated that culture can truly be used to unite Nigeria as one people. As our 13 Governors and party elders cutting across every region of the country, decked in the traditional Igbo attire, danced the Enugu surugede dance, the beauty in the diversity of our rich culture was the central message”, Wabara noted.
He regretted that under the watch of APC, “Nigeria is today more divided than united, due to bad policies and misrule” but expressed confidence that “when PDP regains control at the centre, the country will once again be more united as was the case during the PDP days”.
