Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, says
President Bola Tinubu and Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital
territory (FCT), are “doing everything” to return Siminalayi Fubara as governor
of Rivers.
Tompolo is the chairperson of Tantita Security Services
Nigeria Limited, an oil pipeline surveillance firm that tackles crude oil theft
in Rivers and across the Niger Delta.
He spoke in an interview with Arise TV on Saturday.
On March 18, Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers,
citing the protracted political crisis.
The president also suspended Fubara as the governor, his
deputy, Ngozi Odu, and all members of the Rivers assembly for an initial period
of six months.
Tinubu appointed Ibok-Ete Ibas, a retired vice-admiral, as
the sole administrator of Rivers.
The emergency rule has sparked protests, with some citizens
demanding a swift return to the status quo.
Speaking on the situation, Tompolo said Fubara will soon
return as the governor.
He added that efforts are being made by all parties involved
in the governor’s suspension to resolve the issue.
“The duly elected governor of Rivers is coming back,”
Tompolo said.
“The problem between Wike and Fubara is between ‘boy and
oga’. Our president is one person who has been protecting democracy, and there
is no way he is truncating it. We are doing everything, including the president
and Wike. Fubara is coming back as governor.”
There have been reports that Fubara met with Tinubu in
London in early April.
The meeting was reportedly at the instance of the suspended
governor, who is said to be keen on returning to office.
During their discussion, Fubara reportedly promised to make
some compromises to resolve the political crisis in Rivers.
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