President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday addressed the prolonged political crisis in Rivers State, breaking his silence on the matter.

 

Speaking at a meeting with leaders of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, Tinubu revealed that he had foreseen the crisis.

 

He urged PANDEF to return home and work towards peace in accordance with the rule of law, particularly as the Supreme Court had already ruled on the matter.

 

The president disclosed that he had made several efforts, both privately and publicly, to foster peace in the state.

 

Emphasising the importance of adhering to the rule of law, Tinubu stated: “I should not be here as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria if there is no rule of law.

 

“I have total confidence in our judiciary. Human beings can make errors, but once the Supreme Court has spoken, that is it.”

 

The state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday, pledged to implement all rulings of the apex court to ensure peace is restored in the state.