Dickson to Tinubu: Prevail on Wike, Fubara to resolve Rivers crisis

The senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, has urged President Bola Tinubu to prevail on stakeholders, especially the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and the suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalaye Fubara, to find a quick resolution to the political crisis in the state.

Dickson, a former governor of Bayelsa State, made the call during a visit to Fubara at the latter’s residence in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, on Friday, April 11, 2025.

The lawmaker, who commended the people of Rivers State for maintaining peace and order even in the midst of the political development in the state, enjoined the Ijaw youths to continue to be peaceful and resist any provocation or incitement to violence.

He urged the youths to refrain from violence and destructive tendencies, particularly the destruction and vandalisation of strategic oil and gas infrastructure in the region, which he said has the tendency to cause further pollution-damage to the already compromised environment, slow down the pace of economic development and activities in the region, and create fiscal challenges for government at all levels in the country.

Dickson said: “I also urge the sole administrator, who himself is a highly decorated and respected military veteran from the Niger Delta region, to refrain from actions that do not build confidence and aid the quick and amicable resolution of the crisis.

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“I call on the president to prevail on stakeholders, especially my brother, the FCT Minister and the governor, Siminalaye Fubara, to find a common ground for tolerance and accommodation for a quick resolution.

“We must learn to tolerate and manage one another in spite of our imperfections and always remember the unique relationship they have built over the years, which has led to the emergence of the governor. It is always the divine prerogative of fathers to tolerate and forbear for the overall interest of all.

“On the part of the president, I would like to state that the Ijaw Nation is not at war with the federal government or with the president, and we are looking up to him as the leader of the nation to lead in the resolution of the issues and restore normalcy and democratic rule.

“I call on all leaders from the Niger Delta at the State and National level to play an active part in the resolution of this issue.”

Dickson also commended security operatives for keeping peace in the Niger Delta region and urged them to continue to work with stakeholders and constituted authorities.

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