Nearly two weeks after Governor Siminalayi Fubara returned to office following the lifting of emergency rule, concerns are growing over the durability of the peace deal that ended the state’s political crisis.
Some residents point to recent comments by the President General of the Grassroots Development Initiative (GDI), Bright Amaewhule, who described Governor Fubara’s supporters as “touts and gang members,” as evidence that tensions remain high.
Critics also note the absence of state lawmakers and 22 local government chairmen from the church service held to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, saying it underscores the deep divisions between political camps in Rivers State.
Some Port Harcourt residents expressed worry that these developments indicate that “all is not well” between the rival factions.
For the peace accord not to collapse, other respondents urged key stakeholders to put aside personal and political interests and work together for the overall good of Rivers people.
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