The caucus in a statement signed by Senator GEORGE SEKBO and KINGSLEY CHINDA said the step taken by Governor WIKE was to protect the lives of Rivers people.
The lawmakers made the observation while reacting to comments by Minister of Aviation, HAIDI SIRIKA about the arrest of two Caverton Helicopters pilots in Port Harcourt by the Rivers state Government.
The statement said it is assumed that the Minister of Aviation does not understand the times or the true meaning of a Federation or may have an ulterior motive to expose the citizens of Rivers State to danger and death from the Covid-19 pandemic.
It said it expected that the Federal Government would have been more interested in protecting the people and have better communication in pursuing whatever interest instead of the position taken by the minister.
The lawmakers called the aides of President MUHAMMADU BUHARI to desist from reckless actions that are likely to paint the President in bad light.
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