By Daniel Edu
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has raised alarms regarding what it perceives as the partial implementation of the December 2023 agreement aimed at resolving the political crisis in the state. While acknowledging six executed resolutions, the party pointed out Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s failure to fully address two crucial aspects: re-presenting the state’s 2024 budget and conducting local government elections. The APC expressed apprehension, claiming that the incomplete implementation has placed the state on a “keg of gunpowder.” There are indications that the party may consider legal action to ensure compliance with the full agreement.
In response, the state’s Information and Communications Commissioner, Joe Johnson, accused the APC Chairman, Tony Okocha, of misleading the public and questioned his focus on the two unresolved resolutions. Okocha’s critique extended to Governor Fubara’s leadership style, suggesting that his rise to power, influenced by Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike, has led to a failure in upholding agreements. The APC Chairman expressed dismay at the delay in implementing the pact, viewing it as a disregard for the President and other political stakeholders involved in the agreement. The APC’s dissatisfaction with partial implementation suggests ongoing tensions and the potential for legal actions in the state.
