PRESS STATEMENT

THREAT TO LAW AND ORDER OVER THE JUDGMENT OF THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION PETITION TRIBUNAL

1. The Rivers State Government is concerned about the reported threats to law and order by supporters of the presidential candidates who may be dissatisfied with the outcome of the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, scheduled for tomorrow 6th September 2023.

2. Election petitions and their outcomes are part of the country's democratic process which is anchored on the rule of law and the majesty of our judicial system as the peaceful and final arbiter of social disputes.

3. Those who may be disappointed by tomorrow's judgement have the further opportunity to exercise their right of appeal at the Supreme Court where they will be bound by the final decision and outcome.

4. As citizens, we are all bound by the rule of law, which gives no room or opportunity for violence and threat to public safety, peace and security in our democratic contestations for political power and the right to govern the people.

5. Accordingly, while the Rivers State Government recognizes the protest right of citizens, it will not tolerate any illegal and unnecessary protest actions that negate the rule of law and undermine our collective rights to peace and security.

6. We, therefore, advise presidential candidates and their political parties to call their supporters and activists to order and ensure that they avoid actions that are capable of disrupting public safety, peace and security in Rivers State.

7. We wish to inform the public that we have placed security agencies on the highest level of alert and directed them to take all necessary measures to forestall any security breaches in Rivers State before, during and after the judgement.

8. We are satisfied with the assurances from the security agencies and the proactive measures they are taking to safeguard lives and property and sustain peace and security throughout the state.

9. We urge residents to continue to be law-abiding and go about with their lawful activities without fear for their safety as adequate measures are in place to nip any security threat in the bud.

10. However, we implore everyone not to hesitate to report any suspicious gatherings or activities around them to the attention of the security agencies for immediate action.

Thank you and may God bless Rivers State

Signed

His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS
Governor of Rivers State

Tuesday, September 5, 2023.

IVORY2009:
It's Obi

BOSSkesh:
Yes all the lp losers must be flogged

BOSSkesh:
Jagaban army: may we not labour in vain

Abidele:


Renewed shege should be your problem right now

BOSSkesh:

May I never labour in vain like you
You’re self delusional and in denial
Keep calm asiwaju is your president for the next 4 years

Abidele:


Better than trekking in hunger with no dime in your pocket and no job to get a dime...

BOSSkesh:

May I never labour in vain like you
You’re self delusional and in denial
Keep calm asiwaju is your president for the next 4 years

Sleyk:
In my humble submission, a winner shouldn't be announced...rather, Let there be a re-run. for fairness and justice and equity.

Abidele:


Within just 3 months, naira is on free fall and balanced diet has become luxury.

Close your eyes and Imagine what Nigeria would be if BAT rules for 4 years...

Worry about your future and not Obi

pandoragirigory:
This Wike area of specialization, that was how he crushed IPOB miscreants and ESN cannibals in rivers state and those people never rose again

BOSSkesh:


The winners celebrate, the losers explain
Keep explaining

AllenSpencer:
The military should be put on high alert to deal with any miscreant

Abidele:



How much is your overtime pay for today?

Hope it can buy you some grains?

vowiski:


Omo werey…

Even the Lucifer knows Obi won

Abidele:


Explain better pass hunger...

Very stale and unintelligent response

AllenSpencer:


Yes