Former President Goodluck Jonathan has waded into the disaster at present brewing in Rivers State on who controls the oil-rich state.
Jonathan, in an announcement on Saturday, fifth October, the day of the 2024 Rivers State Native Authorities Election, known as on the Nationwide Judicial Fee (NJC) to take motion that can curb the proliferation of courtroom orders and judgements, particularly these of concurrent jurisdiction giving conflicting orders.
Learn the assertion by Jonathan titled, “RIVERS CRISIS: A NOTE OF CAUTION” beneath:
“I’m conscious that the native authorities election going down in Rivers State at this time, October 5, has been a topic of nice curiosity to political actors.
“The political happenings in Rivers State up to now days is a trigger for severe concern for everybody, particularly lovers of democracy and all actors throughout the peace and safety sector of our nation.
“Elections are the cornerstone of democracy as a result of they’re the first supply of legitimacy. This course of renews the religion of residents of their nation because it affords them the chance to have a say on who governs them.
“Each election is important, whether or not at nationwide or sub-national ranges because it counts as a acquire and honour to democracy.
“It’s the duty of all stakeholders, particularly state establishments, to work in the direction of the promotion of sound democratic tradition of which periodic election stands as a noble advantage.
“Democracy is our collective asset; its development and progress are depending on authorities dedication to uphold the rule of legislation and pursue the curiosity of peace and justice always.
“Establishments of the state, particularly safety companies should chorus from actions that would result in breakdown of legislation and order.
“Rivers State represents the gateway to the Niger Delta and menace to peace within the state may have large safety implications within the area.
“Let me sound a word of warning to all political actors on this disaster to be circumspect and patriotic within the pursuit of their political ambition and relevance.
“I’m calling on the Nationwide Judicial Fee (NJC) to take motion that can curb the proliferation of courtroom orders and judgements, particularly these of concurrent jurisdiction giving conflicting orders. This, if not checked, will ridicule the establishment of the judiciary and derail our democracy.
“The political scenario in Rivers State, mirrors our previous, the disaster of the Previous Western Area. I, subsequently, warn that Rivers shouldn’t be used as crystals that can type the block that can collapse our democracy.
“State establishments, particularly the police and the judiciary and all different stakeholders, should all the time work for public curiosity and promote frequent good akin to peace, justice and equality.– GEJ”
